Singapore’s First Casino
History was made when Singapore ’s first casino threw open its door on February 14, the first day of Chinese New Year at the auspicious time of 12.18pm at Resorts World Sentosa.
Resorts World Sentosa, built by Malaysia ’s Genting Bhd for 6.6 billion Singapore dollars (US$ 5 billion), is opening in phases, starting with 1,340 rooms in four hotels, including a Hard Rock hotel and a property designed by architect Michael Graves.
Genting Group chairman Lim Kok Thay cut the ribbon at 11.18 am and the casino welcomed its first bettors at 12.18 p.m. — both considered symbolically lucky hours for ethnic Chinese.
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