Casino for members only? - 2004-03-21 The goal of constructing a casino here is not to promote gambling but to allow Singapore to compete economically with other countries in the area, explained Minister for Trade and Industry BG George Yeo yesterday.
BG Yeo also offered the assurance that limiting access to the casino — with a members-only system, for example — did not mean that Singaporeans were being treated as second-class citizens. Read the full story at TODAYonline
Legislators convene over gambling - 2004-03-21 Cruising was in the thoughts of legislators at two legislative forums on the first day of spring Saturday.
Much of the debate on the measure has centered on tax rates for casinos and whether to broaden the number of gambling permits in the state. But in recent weeks, some riverboat crew affiliates have begun to clamor about the potential loss of their jobs if the boats are docked permanently. Read the full story at The Hawk Eye
