Tag Archives: Casino

As near as I will get to the Casino (Marina Bay Sands)

Posted on June 16, 2011 by bookjunkie

Even if there was no entrance fee for Singaporeans of S$100, I don’t think I would rush to come here. I don’t really get the thrill of gambling, but I do like the surrounding attractions and just the hugeness of … Continue reading →

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Our Trip to Resorts World Sentosa (Part 2 of 2)

Posted on December 30, 2010 by bookjunkie

The Casino here doesn’t look as intimidating as the one at Marina Bay Sands. It’s a lot more gaudy too. This place is not as posh, but hotels seem more family and budget friendly. Honestly, if I had to pick … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Billionaire is Probably Really Glad He Brought His Casino to Singapore

Posted on July 29, 2010 by bookjunkie

Not only are his shares up, the SIngapore casino, Marina Bay Sands, beat estimates, making 94 million in the first 65 days of operation. Is this the main driving factor why our economy is growing at a blistering rate? I … Continue reading →

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The Noose: Integrated Resort and Casino in Geylang

Posted on July 27, 2010 by bookjunkie

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glVxvnVlCwc] Chua Enlai always cracks me up. I guess only Singaporeans who hear Singlish everyday, will get the humour of the Avatar ride.

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Hong Kongers Love Our Casinos

Posted on June 28, 2010 by bookjunkie

We have a 30% increase in tourism with the attractions like Universal studios and the 2 new casinos. Unfortunately for tourists that has sent hotel prices upwards as well. When I go out these days, it seems like maybe only … Continue reading →

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Singapore Casino Story Makes it to The NY Times

Posted on June 11, 2010 by bookjunkie

I get a thrill to find Singapore making it to leading newspapers like the New York Times. The recent article touches on how there is the $100 Singapore dollar (US$70) entrance fee per day for Singaporeans. It reports that the … Continue reading →

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Boat Rides at Marina Bay Sands

Posted on May 22, 2010 by bookjunkie

This ‘canal’ will be filled with water for family oriented boat rides. I would much prefer Gondola style rides. But I guess that would be too much like the Venetian in Vegas. The light streaming in could be quite blinding … Continue reading →

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I have to Pay S$100 to Enter the Casino

Posted on May 22, 2010 by bookjunkie

You, my overseas friends, can go in for free. The government needs to nanny its citizens lest we lose all our money. We are called a nanny state for a reason. I just noticed the big warning. My young friends … Continue reading →

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Blown Away by the Architecture at Marina Bay Sands

Posted on May 22, 2010 by bookjunkie

To be honest when the Marina Bay Sands resort was first being constructed it didn’t look too pretty. In fact my partner thought it was an eyesore. Today we changed our minds. I took so many photos, I think I … Continue reading →

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