Marina Bay Sands gets casino licence
Posted: 26 April 2010 0849 hrs
SINGAPORE : Marina Bay Sands has received its casino licence just a day before it was due to open phase one of the US$5.5 billion project.
There had been speculation if the licence will be issued on time for the opening.
Its rival, Resorts World Sentosa, secured its casino licence eight days before its casino opening on February 14.
Tuesday's phase one opening will include the 963 hotel rooms, part of the exhibition and convention centre, some restaurants and bars, retail shops, the events plaza and the casino.
In preparation, the integrated resort ran simulation exercises involving 2,000 guests last week to test out its system
The rest of Marina Bay Sands will open in phases.
The Grand Opening will be held in June at the Sands SkyPark above the hotel towers.
The theatres, museum and Crystal Pavilions on Marina Bay will open later in the year.
Meanwhile, the Sands Expo and Convention Center will be hosting its first event from May 2.
- CNA/il
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