In October 2023, the luxury integrated resort Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd (MBS) experienced a significant data security incident involving its loyalty-rewards programme. On the evenings of 19 and 20 October, an unauthorized third-party gained access to the personal data of approximately 665,495 members of its “Sands LifeStyle” non-casino rewards programme.
Robert G. Goldstein, Chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS), has announced plans to divest “some or all” of his company shares before stepping into the role of Senior Advisor starting March 1 2026. Reported filings show that on October 27 2025 he sold roughly 300,000 common shares — valued at ~$17.8 million at the market close — and that further sales may follow.
South Korean law-enforcement authorities, working via the Jeju Provincial Police Agency, recently dismantled an illegal online gambling network based on Jeju Island that handled approximately KRW 22.6 billion (roughly US$15.3 million) in wagers. The operation was uncovered after a multi-month investigation, and 21 people including the ringleader were arrested.
The Phnom Penh-based integrated resort operator NagaWorld has been awarded the prestigious Great Place To Work® Certification™, achieving an exceptional Trust Index score of 95 % based entirely on anonymous employee feedback.
According to Maybank IB, all three remaining contenders for the upcoming full commercial casino licences in the Downstate New York region are “virtually assured” of being granted licences, with Genting Group (via Genting Malaysia) viewed as the frontrunner. The context is that the competition recently narrowed significantly after the withdrawal of some high-profile bidders.
Author: Janice Chew • Saturday, 01/11/2025
