RWS draws a vast number of visitors

When Lim Kok Thay, Chairman of Genting Group, cut the ribbon to officially open the first casino in Singapore on Sunday, he said: “We have waited a long time for this.”

The casino at the new Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) was so packed within hours of opening that it had to close its doors for two and a half hours yesterday at 12.30am.

While the people outside were asked to wait, those already inside were having trouble finding a seat or placing a bet at the slot machines and gaming tables.

Having spent the entire night at the gambling tables, there were some casino visitors who emerged right after breakfast the next day. A few people said that they expected to return in the afternoon for Round Two.