What is the Resorts World Sentosa casino?
The Resorts World Sentosa casino sits inside Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), the integrated resort on Sentosa island in Singapore. It is owned and operated by Genting Singapore1. The casino opened on 14 February 2010, the first day of Chinese New Year1, which made it Singapore’s first casino, ahead of Marina Bay Sands in April 2010.
Despite the shared name, Resorts World Sentosa and Malaysia’s Resorts World Genting are run by different companies: Genting Singapore and Genting Malaysia.
How big is the Resorts World Sentosa casino?
Resorts World Sentosa publishes no official current figure for its casino size. A 2024 news report described more than 550 gaming tables and over 2,400 slot machines4, compared with about 370 tables at the 2010 opening. Published floor areas disagree (15,000 sq m against about 94,000 sq ft5), so we don’t quote one.
| Measure | What we found |
|---|---|
| Tables and slots | about 550 tables and 2,400 slots (2024 report)4 |
| Floor area | conflicting figures5 |
| Number of levels | unconfirmed6 |
| Opening hours | unconfirmed6 |
Do Malaysians pay to enter the Resorts World Sentosa casino?
No, Malaysians do not pay to enter the Resorts World Sentosa casino. Singapore’s levy is charged to Singapore citizens and permanent residents only7, so foreign visitors, including Malaysians, enter free2. Locals pay S$150 a day8 or S$3,000 a year8.
To enter you need to be 21 or older3. Carry your passport: it is the ID named for non-residents at Singapore casinos, while a MyKad is unconfirmed9. The Singapore casino entry guide covers the border rules and the ID check.
Why was Resorts World Sentosa fined in 2026?
Resorts World Sentosa was fined S$600,000 for reimbursing the entry levy10. According to The Edge Malaysia, about 3,400 people who bought or renewed annual levies received hotel stays, concert tickets and free Universal Studios Singapore entry. Singapore casinos may not refund the levy directly or indirectly.
This followed an earlier warning. In November 2024 the regulator renewed the RWS casino licence for two years, one fewer than the standard three-year term11, after an independent panel rated its tourism performance for 2021-2023 unsatisfactory. The result of the 2026 review has not been reported in any source we found.
What is RWS 2.0?
RWS 2.0 is Genting Singapore’s S$6.8 billion expansion of Resorts World Sentosa, adding more than 164,000 sq m of floor space12. The company says it remains on track for 2030, with casino upgrades coming in stages from 2027.
Recent results show the pressure behind it. In the first half of 2026, Genting Singapore’s revenue fell 1% to S$1.20 billion and gaming revenue fell 4% to S$804.4 million12.
What is the Resorts World Sentosa dress code and minimum bet?
Resorts World Sentosa publishes neither a casino dress code nor minimum bets. The RWS casino dress code6 and minimum bets6 are unconfirmed: no official or credible figure turned up in our checks. Dress neatly, with closed shoes, and read the limit sign at each table before you play.
What else should Malaysians check before visiting?
A few practical points, based on what the sources do and don’t confirm:
- Currency. That play and chips are in Singapore dollars is unconfirmed13, and we have not checked RWS exchange or chip rules.
- Photos. A general photography ban is unconfirmed7, but recording play patterns on gaming machines became an offence in 20243. Keep your phone camera away from the tables and machines.
- Getting there. Transport to Sentosa is unconfirmed in our register14; the shuttle routes in the 2010 opening release are out of date. Check the RWS website for current routes.
- PR status. Singapore permanent residents are not foreign visitors and must pay the S$150 daily levy8.
- Getting help. RWS, like Marina Bay Sands, is covered by Singapore’s self-exclusion scheme, which foreigners can join15.
Is there a Resorts World Sentosa casino membership?
Yes, Resorts World Sentosa has a casino loyalty programme called Genting Rewards16, the same name as the scheme at Resorts World Genting. We found nothing confirming that a Malaysian Genting Rewards card works on Sentosa, so treat them as separate until RWS says otherwise.
Resorts World Sentosa or Marina Bay Sands?
Singapore has two casinos11, and the entry rules for Malaysians are the same at both. Our Marina Bay Sands casino guide covers the other one. Foreigners can also apply for self-exclusion in Singapore15; see responsible gambling.