Inside Asian Gaming

IAG FEB 2020年2月 亞博匯 24 COVER STORY Andrew Klebanow says. “By limiting the number of operators to two and placing constraints on the size of overall gaming space, the government was able to attract only top tier operators with the wherewithal to develop unique multi-billion dollar properties. “Could the Singapore government have generated greater gaming revenue and garnered more casino tax revenue through a different approach? Yes, but it was not their goal.” TOURISM CATALYST “The Integrated Resorts (IRs) were envisaged as large-scale iconic lifestyle destinations that would broaden Singapore’s leisure, entertainment and MICE options and enhance Singapore’s tourism appeal, while contributing to the local economy and creating good jobs for Singaporeans,” the Ministry of Trade and Industry writes in response to questions from Inside Asian Gaming . “The IRs have had a catalytic effect in galvanizing Singapore’s tourism industry,” the ministry, which includes the Singapore Tourism Board that oversees the IRs along with the Casino Regulatory Authority under the Ministry of Home Affairs, declares. “Marina Bay Sands has been pivotal in transforming the Marina Bay into a dynamic district for work, live and play … Resorts World Sentosa has also played a key role in enlivening Singapore’s tourism landscape, particularly in enhancing the appeal of Singapore’s premier island resort getaway, Sentosa.”