Singapore casino’s winning streak puts pressure on losing rival
Marina Bay Sands' casino revenues for the first half of 2026 topped $2.1 billion, while Resorts World Sentosa's comparable numbers were less than a third of that.
Resorts World Sentosa's casino in Singapore recently held a Lunar New Year lucky draw for high rollers, with the grand prize being a bottle of Martell Cognac. In contrast, the rival casino at Marina Bay Sands gave its top sweepstakes winner a brand new Mercedes-Benz CLA 200, which is considerably more valuable. This disparity in winnings has contributed to an increasingly lopsided situation between the two dominant casinos in one of the world's premier gambling destinations.
The intense competition has put pressure on Resorts World Sentosa, as its gaming license is up for renewal soon. The Southeast Asian financial hub has experienced a robust post-COVID rebound in tourist arrivals, with an increasing number of affluent gamblers hailing from neighboring countries and China. Additionally, the casino has taken some business away from Macau, which has faced challenges due to Chinese government crackdowns on casino-related activities.
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