Posts Tagged ‘ Casino ’

Singapore gives Vegas a run for the money

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Although it has just two resort-casinos, the island-nation of Singapore is on pace to generate more gaming revenue than all of Las Vegas. (read on…) Related items Steve Wynn eyeing casino-hotel in Singapore Singapore tops world's most business-friendly country list Singapore equipped to handle global slowdown Robuchon, Puck Tackle Land of Chili Crab: Singapore...

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Robuchon, Puck Tackle Land of Chili Crab: Singapore Dine & Deal

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With the highest concentration of millionaires on the planet and two multi-billion-dollar casino resorts pulling in limousine-loads of Michelin-starred chefs, Singapore’s dining scene has changed like nowhere else in Asia in the past two years. Alongside brand names like Joel Robuchon and Wolfgang Puck, local chefs are also rising. (read on…) Related items Robuchon,...

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Robuchon, Puck Spice Up Food in Land of Chili Crab: Singapore Dine & Deal

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With the highest concentration of millionaires on the planet and two multi-billion-dollar casino resorts pulling in limousine-loads of Michelin-starred chefs, Singapore’s dining scene has changed like nowhere else in Asia in the past two years. Alongside brand names like Joel Robuchon and Wolfgang Puck, local chefs are also rising. (read on…) Related items Robuchon,...

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Singapore Stocks-Up by midday led by Genting Spore

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* Index gains 1.2 percent at 0500 GMT * Genting Singapore up as higher earnings eyed * Mewah jumps on Indonesia investment plan SINGAPORE, Jan 3 (Reuters) – Singapore shares ralliedby midday on Tuesday as traders looked for bargains, with casinooperator Genting Singapore outperforming the market on hopesthat its earnings may get a boost...

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Singapore Hot Stocks-Genting S’pore up as more earnings eyed

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SINGAPORE, Jan 3 (Reuters) – Shares of casino operatorGenting Singapore jumped as much as 2.6 percent onTuesday on hopes its earnings may get a boost from the holidayseason and business could improve further during the upcomingChinese New Year period. At 0251 GMT, Genting shares were up 2.3 percent at S$1.545,outperforming the broader Straits Times...

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Genting Singapore Stock Slides on Market Share Concerns

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Shares of casino operator Genting Singapore fell as much as 8.3 percent on Friday after analysts said the company had likely lost market share to rival Marina Bay Sands in the city-state. (read on…) Related items Singapore Market May Challenge 2,900-Point Level Win Streak Likely To End For Singapore Stock Market Singapore Stock Market...

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Singapore Hot Stocks-Genting up on hopes of better Q3 result

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SINGAPORE, Nov 8 (Reuters) – Shares of casino operatorGenting Singapore rose as much as 2.6 percent onTuesday on expectations the company will report higher quarterlyearnings on Thursday, traders said.At … (read more here…) Related items Singapore Hot Stocks-Olam falls as poor sector outlook seen Singapore Hot Stocks-Parkson Retail surges on demand for defensive stocks...

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Florida lawmakers bid for Vegas-style casinos

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla (Reuters) – A bill that would open the door to a multibillion-dollar expansion of Florida’s gambling industry was introduced in the southeastern U.S. state’s legislature on Wednesday, holding out the promise of jobs and money to a depressed economy. (more…) Related items Singapore to overtake Las Vegas this year Rupee fall hits...

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Singapore wants to engineer creativity

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FORTUNE — Singapore’s government has a way of getting what it wants. Fertility rates too low? The Social Development Unit organizes boat-trips to spin romance among the singles crowd. Not enough tourism? The Tourism Board spearheads the development of two casinos and undertakes construction of a massive new sports complex. Too many students studying...

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Singapore casinos tame gaming beast

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SINGAPORE — Singapore’s government approved the country’s first casinos in 2006, putting the city-state in a leading position among a growing number of Asian nations to legalize gambling. (read on…) Related items Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office Opens In Singapore Singapore economy contracts 4.9 per cent in fourth quarter as manufacturing falls Singapore banks under...

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Singaporean businessman in Philippines casino scam dies

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Singaporean businessman, lawyer, race horse owner and national judoka Loo Choon Beng, who had a string of brushes with the law here and abroad, was found dead in Guangzhou, China, earlier this month. (read on…) Related items Singapore investors head for China's Chongqing Singaporean man allegedly killed by business partner MBS does a balancing...

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Singapore a threat to Burswood Casino

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COMPETITION from Singapore and ongoing renovations has hampered VIP gaming at Burswood Casino, with revenue slumping more than 32 per cent over the past year. (read here more…) Related items Tiger finalises agreements to buy stake in Mandala Airlines Singapore Air's Quarterly Profit Dives; Outlook Weak 11. Tiger Airways buys 33% stake in Indonesia's...

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