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Singapore Government should shut down the two casinos immediately.
Most of the employees in MBS and RWS are foreign workers.
Casinos in Singapore actually create job importing more foreign workers than hire local workers.
Casinos increase more crimes like robbery, theft, CBT, loanshark, broken families etc.
If the authority can shut down Kranji Turf Club then casinos should be not in Singapore.

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Singapore Government should shut down the two casinos immediately.
Most of the employees in MBS and RWS are foreign workers.
Casinos in Singapore actually create job importing more foreign workers than hire local workers.
Casinos increase more crimes like robbery, theft, CBT, loanshark, broken families etc.
If the authority can shut down Kranji Turf Club then casinos should be not in Singapore.

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Under Chinese law, foreign casinos like Marina Bay Sands (MBS) and their patrons are subject to strict regulations that often conflict with local Singaporean laws.

1. Does MBS Breach Chinese Law by Targeting High Rollers?
Yes, from the perspective of the Chinese government. While MBS operates legally under Singapore law, Chinese authorities have explicitly stated that:

• Solicitation is Illegal: Overseas casinos are not allowed to invite or entice Chinese citizens to gamble on their premises.
• Criminal Code Amendment (2021): China amended its criminal code to target those who organize or solicit Chinese citizens to participate in overseas gambling. This specifically targets junket operators and casino representatives who recruit "whales" or high rollers from the mainland.
• Blacklisting: The Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism maintains a "blacklist" of overseas tourist destinations that open casinos specifically to target mainland Chinese customers.
  
  
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2. Is it Illegal for Chinese Citizens to Gamble at MBS?
The legal status depends on the individual's role and the "seriousness" of the gambling:

• The Embassy's View: The Chinese Embassy in Singapore maintains that cross-border gambling violates Chinese laws, even in jurisdictions where casinos are legal. They warn that such activity is "suspected of violating the laws" of China.
• Organized vs. Individual Gambling: Under the 2021 amendment, criminal penalties primarily apply when citizens are organized to participate in overseas gambling involving "huge amounts" or other serious circumstances.
• Legal Nuance: Legal experts note that while China bans gambling domestically, there is no rule that explicitly forbids an individual tourist from gambling for personal entertainment while abroad. However, the embassy's repeated warnings serve as a deterrent and indicate that the government considers it a violation of national policy.

3. Practical Implications for MBS

• Debt Collection: Singaporean courts have noted that casinos face difficulties collecting gambling debts from mainland Chinese high rollers because Chinese courts generally refuse to enforce such judgments, as they view the underlying gambling debt as illegal.
  
  
• Consular Protection: The embassy has warned that it may not provide consular protection to citizens who encounter trouble (such as debt or detention) arising from illegal gambling activities.
  

MBS got give or offers "pek kim" to the deceased patron ?

Heard , market rate at least S$100,000/- , tio boh ?

The Chinese embassy in Singapore has issued a reminder for its citizens to stay away from gambling after one of its citizens jumped to his death in Singapore.

According to the embassy in its Feb. 14 statement, the citizen had done so after gambling at Marina Bay Sands (MBS).

However, it did not provide any details on when the incident happened.

The embassy said it is currently guiding the family through funeral arrangements.

The Chinese embassy had issued a similar statement previously to deter Chinese citizens from gambling.

In March 2024, it issued a reminder, which analysts said was tantamount to a warning that could spook punters and cause them to lie low.

However, there has been no clear legislation punishing Chinese nationals for placing bets overseas, legal experts said at the time.

Citizens should stay away from gambling with Chinese New Year approaching​

In this latest note, the embassy highlighted that it had handled several deaths related to gambling in recent years and had issued prior warnings.

It also pointed out that with Chinese New Year approaching, Chinese tourists and citizens in Singapore are "solemnly" reminded to stay away from gambling and improve their legal awareness.

The embassy then issued the following warning points.

Illegal to gamble overseas under Chinese law​

Under mainland Chinese law, gambling is prohibited, with the prohibition on Chinese citizens also applying to overseas casinos that are operating legally.

Any Chinese citizen who gambles in international locations will be suspected of violating Chinese law, especially if it involves the organisation of gambling activities, the embassy said.

Gambling can lead to financial ruin and entails criminal risks​

Gambling also leads to financial ruin, a breakdown in the family and even death, the embassy added.

Cross-border gambling also entails criminal risks such as fraud, money laundering, kidnapping, detention, human trafficking, and smuggling.

Platform for addressing overseas gambling launched​

In addition, the Chinese government has also launched an online platform for combating overseas gambling.

Anyone who has information on Chinese citizens who are opening or operating casinos overseas, or organising or recruiting Chinese citizens to gamble or participate in cross-border gambling, should make a report, the embassy said.

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BT Fri 24 April 2026

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Breakdown by component​

Casino income led the revenue increase for MBS, up 31.4 per cent at US$1.1 billion from US$857 million in the year-ago period.

Rolling chip volume more than doubled to US$18 billion, from US$8 billion the year before.

But mass win and slots is the main driver of profitability at MBS, Dumont said. He pointed out that the VIP segment is volatile, and can be concentrated. “So it is about visitation, and it is about bringing the highest-value patrons we have who want to be on a rolling programme into the building.”


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What BT wants to says, but did not , it is referring to is real—but it’s usually discussed in industry terms (analytics, smart tables, player management), not as an explicit “profiling punters” narrative in mainstream reporting.


At Marina Bay Sands, the casino floor is increasingly instrumented with what the industry calls “smart gaming” infrastructure. This includes gaming tables embedded with RFID-enabled chips and overhead AI-assisted cameras that can automatically track every wager placed, the size of bets, the speed of play, and even shifts in betting patterns across a session. These systems allow the casino to generate highly granular, real-time data about each player’s behaviour—especially in games like baccarat, which dominate VIP play. (IAG)


In practice, this means that when a player—particularly a high-value or VIP patron—sits at a table, the system can build a dynamic behavioural profile: how much they typically wager, whether they increase bets after wins or losses, how long they stay, and what types of bets they favour. Over time, this data feeds into predictive analytics models used by parent company Las Vegas Sands to forecast player value, detect volatility in VIP play, and optimise “hold” (expected win rates) based on the mix of bets being made. (PitchGrade)


In VIP salons and private gaming areas (like Paiza-level environments), this tracking becomes even more targeted. Casinos combine table-level data with loyalty programme information (e.g. rewards membership activity, visit frequency, spending across hotel/retail) to create a 360-degree profile of each high roller. That allows hosts to tailor incentives—such as customised credit lines, rebates, or exclusive experiences—designed to maximise that player’s lifetime value and keep them playing longer.


There’s also an operational and risk-control dimension. The same AI-enabled surveillance and data systems help flag unusual behaviour (for example, coordinated betting patterns or potential cheating), while ensuring regulatory compliance and monitoring game integrity. Casinos like MBS operate under strict surveillance rules, and these technologies effectively merge security, marketing, and revenue optimisation into one data-driven system. (Singapore Business Review)


So while it may be described more bluntly as “tracking and profiling punters,” the reality is a sophisticated ecosystem: AI and data analytics continuously observe how each individual plays, classify their value to the casino, and then adjust everything—from table limits to personalised service—to extract more consistent and higher-value spending, particularly from premium and VIP segments.