Thursday, February 25, 2010
Posted by C.huizhen at 2:06 AM

SINGAPORE: Las Vegas Sands said it plans to open the first phase of its US$5.5 billion Marina Bay Sands development on 27 April 2010.

Sheldon Adelson, chairman and chief executive officer of Las Vegas Sands, said the integrated resort will immediately go to work by hosting its first event — the Inter—Pacific Bar Association’s annual conference — just days after opening its doors.

The second phase will open on June 23 as part of the grand opening. This will include the opening of the SkyPark and Event Plaza.

The dates were announced in a statement by Las Vegas Sands on its website.

In October, one of the property’s two state—of—the—art theatres will welcome Disney’s The Lion King. The second theatre, which will also open later this year, will be home to a variety of special events and famous headline acts.

The iconic Marina Bay Sands museum is expected to open by December. It will not only feature international blockbuster exhibitions, but it will also serve as a symbolic welcome to guests — with its unique lotus—inspired design — from around the globe.

— CNA/sc

-> 53—year—old man in court in S’pore’s first casino—related crime case

SINGAPORE: A 53—year—old man has the dubious honour of being the first person to be hauled to court for an alleged gambling offence in a casino here.

Loo Siew Wan is accused of attempting to cheat by impersonation, theft and giving false information to the police.

He allegedly tried to hoodwink a casino dealer at Resorts World Sentosa Casino’s baccarat table by placing a bet of two S$100 chips on the "banker" option after the result of the game had been declared.

He supposedly did this in an attempt to fool the dealer into thinking he had won.

The prosecution has asked for a two—week adjournment to complete investigations.

Loo, who was offered bail of S$15,000, will appear in court again on March 9. — TODAY/vm