Singapore’s two casinos set to grow in size in US$6.6 billion investment plan
- The planned enhancements to the city’s integrated resorts include a new hotel tower at Marina Bay Sands and the addition of two new attractions at Universal Studios Singapore
A joint statement from multiple authorities, including the Ministry of Trade and Industry, said the planned enhancements include a Minion Park and Super Nintendo World added to the Universal Studios Singapore attraction at Resorts World Sentosa, owned by Genting Singapore.
Resorts World at Sentosa will also enlarge its S.E.A Aquarium, which houses 100,000 marine animals of more than 1,000 species. Key additions to Las Vegas Sands’ Marina Bay Sands resort will include a state-of-the-art 15,000-seat entertainment arena, a luxury hotel tower and additional convention space.
The integrated resorts will also be granted additional gaming provisions aimed at higher spending visitors.
The US$6.6 billion expansion plan was a result of a deal with the government to extend the exclusivity period of casino operations, said trade and industry minister Chan Chun Sing on Wednesday.