Casinos in Singapore

Casino Idea Comes Through

So, we are really getting casinos in Singapore. Are you for or against it?

Well, seems like the ministers went through extensive debates & discussions before approving of the idea. In case you didn't know, we are not getting 1, but 2 casinos! One at Marina Bay & another at Sentosa. PM Lee delivered the Government's decision this afternoon at the Parliament sitting today.

While Mr Lee was fast to point out that the decision within the Parliament wasn't unanimous when they met on April 9. The views of the MPs were definitely divided into 2 camps. Most of them were worried about the social ills the casinos might bring to the society, but the camp in favour of the idea were upbeat about the economic returns it could reap for the tourism industry.

BUT, the casinos wouldn't be like those in Vegas, Macau. They would be integrated within resorts. The casinos would only form part of the entertainment facilities within the resorts & would not be brandish gambling as much as the casino joints in Vegas & Macau.

Well, all said & done. The decision is final, i can expect Ah Longs in the casinos; waiting to help the desperate gambler with his/her financial woes.

See you in 2009!!