Singapore casino opening to be delayed

SINGAPORE -- As reported by Reuters: "The full opening of one of Singapore's casinos may be delayed due to construction issues and a shortage of labor, a local newspaper reported on Thursday.

"The Marina Bay Sands integrated resort, awarded to Las Vegas Sands LVS.N in 2006, is several months behind schedule, the pro-government daily Straits Times said, citing sources. The casino was due to open at the end of 2009.

"The newspaper said the foundation work for the casino was delayed three to four months and quoted sources as saying it was 'impossible' for all its facilities to be fully operational by the end of 2009..."