Visit Casino City's Internet Directory
Casino City Home World Gambling Asia GamblingSingapore Gambling
Singapore News
Casino City Home
World Gambling
Asia Gambling
Singapore Gambling

Singapore News - Page 18

« Previous   Next »
Official: Singapore Must Tackle Gambling's Social Costs

International News Brief: Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan has said that Singapore must be ready to tackle the social costs if it decides to have a casino.

Survey: Half of Singaporeans Gamble

International News Brief: A survey has shown that more than half of Singaporeans gamble, but only two in 100 are at risk of gambling addiction.

Singapore Market Waits for Casino Decision

International News Brief: Singapore shares closed little changed on Wednesday, with gains capped by a lack of positive leads in the market. Most interest was centred on which companies could win a deal to run a casino project for the government.

Singapore Cabinet Makes Casino Decision

International News Brief: Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong said the Singapore Cabinet had made its decision on the casino issue during a meeting last Saturday.

Singapore To Deliver Full Account of Casino Decision

International News Brief: The Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports has assured there will be a full and proper account when Parliament announces its decision on April 18 on the proposed integrated casino resort.

Top Architects Involved in Singapore Casinos

International News Brief: Some of the world’s top architects have been hired to design Singapore’s first casino.

Singapore Casino Hopefuls Spend Millions to Bid

International News Brief: Even before the first dice are thrown, the bidders for the proposed Singapore casino could have spent about $20 million on their proposals.

Cheap Labor Pushes Singapore to Gamble on Casinos

International News Brief: Singapore plans to build its first casino, reversing a four-decade ban, as it seeks new industries to replace manufacturers that are moving to lower-cost China and India.

Marina Bayfront Favored Singapore Casino Site

International News Brief: The world's major casino operators, which have submitted concept proposals for Singapore's first integrated resort, appear to favour the site at Marina Bayfront over Sentosa.

Wynn Offers $1.5 Billion for Singapore Casino

International News Brief: Wynn Resorts Ltd is offering to spend as much as $1.5 billion to win the right to build and run Singapore's first casino, Wynn President Ronald Kramer said.

Singapore Official: Government Held Accountable for Casino Decision

International News Brief: Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said the Government would finally be held accountable by Singaporeans for whatever choice was made.

Government Statement on Singapore Casino Proposal Expected

International News Brief: Ministerial statement on whether Singapore will proceed with the casino proposal will be made in Parliament on April 18.

Church Reveals Gambling Problem That Plagued Man

International News Brief: A compassionate family man who loved helping the elderly, but a man who had a weakness for gambling - this was the picture painted by pastors of 40-year-old Simon Lee, who jumped to his death from a flat at Tampines.

CPAmerica Submits Singapore Casino Proposal

CPAmerica has submitted a development concept proposal for a $1.5 billion family-oriented resort destination for a 'Downtown at Marina Bay' location and for a location on Sentosa Island in Singapore.

Starwood Submits Singapore Proposal

Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, a major hotel chain with business interests in Las Vegas, said Wednesday it has submitted a proposal for a $1.8 billion casino resort in Singapore with a Las Vegas partner.

MP Urges Parliament to Lift Whip on Casino Debate

International News Brief: MP Tan Soo Khoon urged the Singapore Parliament to thoroughly debate the casino issue and lift the Whip so MPs can vote with their conscience.

Singapore Casino Proposal Deadline Draws Surprise Bidders

International News Brief: In all, between 15 and 20 players are said to have submitted concepts by yesterday’s deadline for Singapore’s intergrated casino resort.

Gambling Beyond Nevada: Casino Groups Pursue Singapore

Nevada's major casino companies all submitted bids Monday to develop a resort in Singapore that will include gaming to lure tourists to the island-state.

Singapore's Proposed Integrated Resort Gets Good Response

International News Brief: Response from foreign casino operators to take part in Singapore's proposed integrated resort has been strong.

US Gaming Giant Harrah's Joins Singapore Casino Race

International News Brief: US gaming giant Harrah's on Wednesday became the latest international gaming firm to enter the race to build Singapore's first casino.

About us | Editorial Staff | Feedback | Advertising
CASINO CITY NETWORK: Online Casino City | Casino City Times | Casino City TV | Poker Zone | RGT Online | Casino City Press | Gaming Directory | iGaming News