Singapore takes the Casino route ..
After months of public debate (??) , the Singapore govt gave a green signal today for Casinos in Singapore. However, they would not be merely Casinos and instead would be Integrated resorts with Hotels,Restaurants,Shopping Malls .
There would be proper controls for the locals in Singapore, discouraging them from getting addicted to Casinos . The Govt arrived at the decision after weighing the Economic benefits (Increased Tourist revenue) and Social costs ( increased Crime,addiction). The PM's speech was laced with concern about the social costs and the govt would take every step to keep it minimum.The decision I feel is a very pragmatic one.
There would be two Casinos ( Integrated resorts) -- at Sentosa & Marina Bay . Leading Casinos like Harrah's , MGM Mirage have already submitted the bids along with seventeen others. Here is a report from IHT.
So add a few more jewels to Singapore Tourism's crown.
After months of public debate (??) , the Singapore govt gave a green signal today for Casinos in Singapore. However, they would not be merely Casinos and instead would be Integrated resorts with Hotels,Restaurants,Shopping Malls .
There would be proper controls for the locals in Singapore, discouraging them from getting addicted to Casinos . The Govt arrived at the decision after weighing the Economic benefits (Increased Tourist revenue) and Social costs ( increased Crime,addiction). The PM's speech was laced with concern about the social costs and the govt would take every step to keep it minimum.The decision I feel is a very pragmatic one.
There would be two Casinos ( Integrated resorts) -- at Sentosa & Marina Bay . Leading Casinos like Harrah's , MGM Mirage have already submitted the bids along with seventeen others. Here is a report from IHT.
So add a few more jewels to Singapore Tourism's crown.
posted by Cogito at
Monday, April 18, 2005
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Anonymous, at 2:05 PM
though the decision is good for the singapore government in terms of revenue generation, quite puzzled how they are going to prevent addiction - which i think is not at all possible.
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gormandizer, at 4:23 PM
trying to make it as Los Angeles? anyway money rotation will be there.
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ILA (a) இளா, at 9:57 PM
Anonymous, Haha. Heard that one before..Singapore with its efficient and law abiding citizens stands a fair chance at curbing addiction and other vices ..Letz see.
Venkat, As I have said earlier. S'pore stands a better chance than most other nations.
Ila,right. Btw, that is Las Vegas not LA.
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Cogito, at 12:12 AM
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