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In the blind pursuit of growth, we have allowed all kinds of undesirable activities. These activities have existed on a small scale for very long but now they are formalised and sanctioned by the authorities.
Today marks the acceleration of the downward slide. I feel extremely sad for Singapore. I am filled with sadness that we have come to this stage.
I saw some hope when Las Vegas Sands shares collapsed 95% during the crisis, but we have pulled out all stops to make sure the two casinos open.
Resorts World at Sentosa awarded casino licence
Posted: 06 February 2010 1602 hrs
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Visitors on a tour around the integrated resort
SINGAPORE: The Resorts World at Sentosa Integrated Resort has been awarded its casino licence.
In a brief statement posted on its website, the Casino Regulatory Authority of Singapore said the licence was granted on Saturday.
Previously, Resorts World had said it's ready to start operating Singapore's first legal casino as soon as the government issued the gambling licence.
The other integrated resort by Marina Bay Sands is set to open in April after encountering construction delays.
So far, about 3,500 people with serious criminal records have been barred from the two casinos when they open.
In a statement on Friday night, the police said notices called the Commissioner of Police Exclusion Orders will be served on those with a history of crimes related to drugs, illegal moneylending, prostitution and secret societies, among other things.
It's the latest in a series of steps taken by the authorities to keep criminal elements out of the casinos opening soon. - CNA/vm
Today marks the acceleration of the downward slide. I feel extremely sad for Singapore. I am filled with sadness that we have come to this stage.
I saw some hope when Las Vegas Sands shares collapsed 95% during the crisis, but we have pulled out all stops to make sure the two casinos open.
Resorts World at Sentosa awarded casino licence
Posted: 06 February 2010 1602 hrs
Photos 1 of 1
Visitors on a tour around the integrated resort
SINGAPORE: The Resorts World at Sentosa Integrated Resort has been awarded its casino licence.
In a brief statement posted on its website, the Casino Regulatory Authority of Singapore said the licence was granted on Saturday.
Previously, Resorts World had said it's ready to start operating Singapore's first legal casino as soon as the government issued the gambling licence.
The other integrated resort by Marina Bay Sands is set to open in April after encountering construction delays.
So far, about 3,500 people with serious criminal records have been barred from the two casinos when they open.
In a statement on Friday night, the police said notices called the Commissioner of Police Exclusion Orders will be served on those with a history of crimes related to drugs, illegal moneylending, prostitution and secret societies, among other things.
It's the latest in a series of steps taken by the authorities to keep criminal elements out of the casinos opening soon. - CNA/vm
