At Marina Bay Sands, we are committed to creating unforgettable experiences every day. That commitment extends to every facet of our resort – right down to the casino floor. We have created a Responsible Gambling Programme that not only assists people seeking help, but also trains our staff on how to direct patrons to help. Marina Bay Sands is located at Bayfront MRT Station and steps from the lively Central Business District. Conveniently connected via a link bridge, Gardens by the Bay is 3,100 feet from Marina Bay Sands, while Marina Barrage is 1.3 mi away. Marina Square and Millenia Walk are within 0.9 mi from the property. Changi Airport Singapore is 13 mi away.
Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands was named the world’s most profitable casino recently, but Motley Fool’s Travis Hoium predicted the Las Vegas Sands casino’s best days might be behind it. Hoium claimed business is starting to slow down at Marina Bay, which opened in 2010 and cost $8 billion to develop.
Las Vegas Sands derives a third of its earnings ($1.5b) before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) from Marina Bay Sands. That might be a bad sign for LVS, because Marina Bay’s EBITDA has stagnated in recent years — and even regressed in some cases.
The reason is increased competition in the Asian casino market. Cambodia is now home to nearly 150 casinos. While most are still relatively small operations, one city on the coast of the Southeast Asian country is now known as the Cambodian Macau.
Vietnam liberalized its casino industry and is in the midst of a resort-building boom. Casinos have appeared on the border between India and Nepal. China is considering opening Hainan Island to casino gaming. Meanwhile, the Philippines continues to build new casinos and Japan is on the brink of approving threat mega-resorts.
Marina Bay Sands Tops in 2018
With growing competition, it is hard to see Marina Bay Sands continuing to grow. Much of the astounding profits from Singapore’s two casinos — Resorts World Sentosa and Marina Bay Sands — came from the relative lack of competition.
Travis Hoium of The Fool wrote, “In every quarter in 2018 we see VIP play on the decline, and in three of four quarters mass market play fell versus a year ago. The drop in play isn’t reflected in the EBITDA numbers…because 2018 has been an unusually lucky year for Marina Bay Sands.”
“The first quarter in particular saw the casino win almost 50 percent more than normal luck would expect. Without that lucky quarter, results would likely show a decline in EBITDA shaping up.”
2020’s Less Promising for Marina Bay
In short, 2018 is unlikely to be reproduced. The Fool pointed out that VIP numbers are going down throughout the region. As China’s economy slows, Chinese high rollers appear to be spending less on their gaming excursions. VIPs continue to visit Asian, Oceanian, and Australian casinos, but they simply do not splurge like they once did.
China’s economy is so large these days, its slowdown is likely to have a regional effect. Many of Asian economies — including Singapore’s — are so tied to Chinese prosperity that any major decline would have a ripple effect. Where once it was the United States which produced recessions for the world, the day might be approaching when China can produce the same.
Singapore: Two-Saloon Town
Marina Bay Sands is unlikely to have new competition in Singapore anytime soon. The sheer cost of building a rival is too much for most competitors. The $8 billion cost made Marina Bay Sands “one of the world’s most challenging construction projects and certainly the most expensive stand-alone integrated resort property ever built.”
When the casino opened, it had 500,000 visitors in the first six months alone. Hoium described LVS’s integrated resort as “likely the most profitable resort and casino in the history of the gaming industry.”
Only Genting Group, the owners of Resorts World Sentosa, could compete on such a grand scale.
Sheldon Adelson’s Cancer Battle
Las Vegas Sands is facing a serious issue of an entirely different nature: CEO Sheldon Adelson is battling non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. A cancer battle is never a good thing, but it is particularly problematic for a 85-year old who has shown signs of declining health in recent years.
Sheldon Adelson was supposed to give testimony during a Las Vegas lawsuit this week, but his lawyer said he could not attend due to lingering effects of cancer treatments. It led to a wave of speculation that Adelson had not handling duties for Las Vegas Sands in two-and-a-half months, which itself required a press release by LVS to contradict those rumors.
Some speculated Adelson’s ailments were played up for the Nevada judge, so the octogenarian did not have to testify in court. Those rumors were belied by the fact LVS issued a statement that its CEO and founder was well enough to handle day-to-day business. Those reports were further undermined when Las Vegas Sands came to a settlement with Richard Suen after 15 long years of court battles. Terms of the settlement were not released, but an SEC filing showed the deal was complete.
10 Bayfront Avenue,018956Singapore
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Towering over the bay, this iconic hotel offers the world's largest rooftop infinity pool, 20 dining options and a world-class casino. It has direct access to Singapore’s premier shopping mall and the ArtScience Museum, which features the permanent exhibition, Future World. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.
Furnished with contemporary-style dark wood decor and carpeted floors, rooms at Marina Bay Sands are fitted with a flat-screen cable TV with channels including CCTV4. Floor-to-ceiling windows open up to panoramic views of the Singapore skyline. An electric kettle with Grand Jasmine tea and bedroom slippers are provided in all rooms. Private bathrooms include shower facilities and free toiletries.
Marina Bay Sands is located at Bayfront MRT Station and steps from the lively Central Business District. Conveniently connected via a link bridge, Gardens by the Bay is 951 m from Marina Bay Sands, while Marina Barrage is 1.3 mi away. Marina Square and Millenia Walk are within 0.9 mi from the property. Changi Airport Singapore is 13 mi away.
Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for currency exchange, tour arrangements and luggage storage. Take in breathtaking views of the city from the rooftop infinity pool or at the Sands SkyPark Observation Deck on level 57. Enjoy soothing massages at world-renowned Banyan Tree Spa. Staff are able to converse in English and Mandarin.
Featuring famous celebrity chefs, fine dining options at the Marina Bay Sands include CUT by Wolfgang Puck, Bread Street Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay and Long Chim by David Thompson. Party the night away at the dance club, or unwind at any of the 3 lounges. Asian selections are also available.
Rooms: 33
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Facilities of Marina Bay Sands (SG Clean)
Activities
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
Food & Drink
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Bar
Pool and Spa
- Fitness center
- Spa
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Outdoor pool
- Infinity pool
- Pool/Beach towels
- Swimming pool
Front Desk Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-in/out
- Currency exchange
- Tour desk
- Baggage storage
- ATM on site
- Concierge
Entertainment & Family Services
- Babysitting/Child services
- Casino
- Nightclub/DJ
Cleaning Services
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Ironing service
- Shoeshine
- Suit press
Business Facilities
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Business center
- Fax/Photocopying
Shops
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Gift shop
- Shops (on site)
- Convenience store (on site)
Miscellaneous
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Elevator
- Air conditioning
- Designated smoking area
Safety & security
- Safe
- 24-hour security
- Security alarm
- Smoke alarms
- CCTV in common areas
Internet
Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs SGD 12 per day.
Policies of Marina Bay Sands (SG Clean)
These are general hotel policies for Marina Bay Sands (SG Clean). As they may vary per room type, please also check the room conditions.
Check-in
From 15:00 hours
Check-out
Until 11:00 hours
Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to property type.
Children and Extra Beds
Free!One child under 3 years stays free of charge in a crib.
Free!One child under 13 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.
Free!All older children or adults stay free of charge for extra beds.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
The maximum number of total guests in a room is 4.
The maximum number of cribs in a room is 1.
Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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Accepted credit cards
- Mastercard
- Visa
- UnionPay credit card
- UnionPay debit card
- JCB
- Diners Club
- American Express
The property reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival.
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Important Information
Please note that as an affiliate of a U.S. company, Marina Bay Sands is unable to allow access to the Marina Bay Sands Casino or to conduct foreign currency transactions for individuals who are solely nationals of Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria or Crimea Region of Ukraine. However, all guests are welcome to experience their non-gaming attractions such as the hotel and restaurants. The hotel apologizes for any inconvenience caused.
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