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High-rolling Singaporeans in high demand
They are usually male, they enjoy playing baccarat, and they bet anywhere from S$5,000 (RM12,500) to S$200,000 (RM500,000) a game.
That's the profile of a Singapore high roller, said casino industry players.
The reward for betting big? Casinos worldwide dangle free hotel stays and food, and for a privileged few, free flights on private jets.
High rollers were in the spotlight recently when Las Vegas Sands chairman Sheldon Adelson said they had flown from Singapore to Las Vegas casinos.
He was here to give an update on the Marina Bay Sands integrated resort (IR) which is set to open in April.
Such gamblers are highly sought after because while they may make up only 1 per cent of a casino's business, they may bring in about 20 per cent of revenue, said Mr Ramachandar Siva. - The Straits Times/ ANN
They are usually male, they enjoy playing baccarat, and they bet anywhere from S$5,000 (RM12,500) to S$200,000 (RM500,000) a game.
That's the profile of a Singapore high roller, said casino industry players.
The reward for betting big? Casinos worldwide dangle free hotel stays and food, and for a privileged few, free flights on private jets.
High rollers were in the spotlight recently when Las Vegas Sands chairman Sheldon Adelson said they had flown from Singapore to Las Vegas casinos.
He was here to give an update on the Marina Bay Sands integrated resort (IR) which is set to open in April.
Such gamblers are highly sought after because while they may make up only 1 per cent of a casino's business, they may bring in about 20 per cent of revenue, said Mr Ramachandar Siva. - The Straits Times/ ANN