Singapore Casinos Polarize: Marina Bay Sands Leads
Competition between Singapore's two integrated resorts intensifies, with Marina Bay Sands dominating the premium market, posting casino revenue over $2.1 billion in H1 2026, while Resorts World Sentosa earned less than a third of that. RWS, whose performance fell short, received only a two-year casino license and is investing S$6.8 billion in upgrades, but faces license renewal pressure in 2027.
Impact and considerations
Reflects a trend of high-end tourism spending shifting toward integrated experiences, offering lessons for hotel and resort operators and influencing MICE choices for business travelers.
Key points
- In H1 2026, Marina Bay Sands casino revenue exceeded $2.1 billion, while Resorts World Sentosa earned less than a third of that.
- RWS received only a two-year casino license due to underperformance, expiring February 2027.
- RWS is investing S$6.8 billion in upgrades, including luxury hotels and Super Nintendo World, expected completion by 2030.
- MBS is proceeding with an $8 billion expansion, adding a 55-story hotel and entertainment venue.
- Chinese high-net-worth tourists are a key growth segment, with visa-free entry for mainland Chinese.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- 环球旅讯
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- First source publication
- 25 Aug 2026, 08:00
- Page published
- 9 Sept 2026, 00:19
- Last updated
- 25 Aug 2026, 08:00
- Original links
- TravelDaily China：一瓶马爹利输给一辆奔驰，新加坡赌场两极分化 - 环球旅讯 (opens in a new tab)Primary source · zh · Published 25 Aug 2026, 08:00