Singapore News - Page 19

International News Brief: Singaporeans who wanted to gamble at the Waterfront City casino on Saturday night were prevented from entering by special units of the Batam police.

International News Brief: A proposal to build a casino in Singapore has divided the government and is opposed by Lee Kuan Yew, the country's founding premier who holds the third most powerful post in the cabinet.

The Singapore Tourism Board has hooked two of the sea's largest fish in its quest to lure world-class casinos to the Southeast Asian city-state.

Kerzner International and CapitaLand will submit a joint concept proposal to the Singapore Government for the development of an integrated entertainment resort complex at Sentosa Island in Singapore.

MGM Mirage and CapitaLand have agreed to submit a joint concept proposal to the Singapore government for the development of an integrated entertainment resort complex at Marina Bayfront in Singapore.

International News Brief: One of gaming hotspot Macau's newest glitzy casinos – Greek Mythology – has bid to operate a proposed gambling resort in Singapore.

Greek Mythology Entertainment Group Limited reports its intention to submit a proposal to the Government of Singapore in response to its call for potential investments.

News Brief: More than 100 potential developers, investors and operators discussed Singapore's proposed casino with the Singapore Tourist Board on Wednesday and visited two possible sites for the project.

International News Brief: A casino no bigger than 15,000 square metres as stipulated by the Singapore government could create more than 13,000 jobs when fully up and running. In the best-case scenario, 20,000 jobs could be added.

International News Brief: A proposed casino project being explored by Singapore cannot be larger than 15,000 square metres nor have more than 2,500 gaming machines, a government spokeswoman said.

International News Brief: Singapore may offer a gaming-revenue tax rate for high rollers that's lower than Las Vegas.

International News Brief: Singapore has asked investors to submit proposals for a casino resort before deciding whether to allow gambling.

International News Brief: Analysts are suggesting that if Singapore decides to allow casinos, property groups may profit from the decision.

International News Brief: The government will be inviting interested casino operators to submit their proposals to build a casino in Singapore.

International News Brief: A group of Singaporeans who are against the idea of building a casino here have taken their petition into cyberspace.

International News Brief: Funeral wakes have become occasions for illegal gambling in Singapore, prompting a series of raids by police, officials said on Monday.

International News Brief: Australia's largest publishing and gaming firm, Publishing and Broadcast Ltd, and Hong Kong joint venture partner Melco signalled plans on Monday to expand in the gaming business in Asia, with possible casinos in Thailand and Singapore.

International News Brief: In a globalised world, Singapore’s Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew feels the decision on having a casino is something for the new generation of leaders to look at.

International News Brief: Harrah's Entertainment says it's interested in a planned Singapore gaming development that it will use to expand in Asia.

International News Brief: Religious and other conservative groups have been lobbying the Singapore government, both openly and behind the scenes, against building a casino there.