Marina Bay Sands fined over casino promo breach
Singapore’s Gambling Regulatory Authority has imposed a US$77,000 fine on Marina Bay Sands for running unapproved casino promotions.
Singapore.- Marina Bay Sands has been fined SGD100,000 (US$77,300) by the city-state’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) for promoting casino-related activities without prior regulatory approval. The infraction, a breach of Regulation 3(1)(c) under the Casino Control (Advertising) Regulations 2010, is the company’s first regulatory penalty since the financial year 2019.
The GRA did not disclose specific details about the unapproved promotion, but reaffirmed that all casino marketing activities require prior authorisation.
MBS 2.0 a new development phase inaugurated in July 2025 will see the construction of a 55-storey tower with 570 luxury suites, expanded gaming floors, a 15,000-seat arena, and an extensive MICE venue, all slated for completion by 2030 and opening in early 2031.
The resort has also been accelerating its technological transformation. In June, it deployed a fleet of 12 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to handle internal deliveries, cutting manpower needs. A further five AMRs are expected to be added by the end of 2025.
