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The government claims the aim of the project is to boost Singapore's tourism industry which has been facing intense competition from other destinations around the region, particularly from nearby Bangkok and Hong Kong, which has since also considered legalization of casinos in the wake of initiatives in Singapore.

Even closer to home, Malaysia has long had a legal casino cum theme park on Genting Highlands, which proved popular with Singaporean tourists.

The IRs in Singapore are expected to create about 35, 000 jobs directly and indirectly.

In addition to the casinos, the IRs will have other amenities including hotels, restaurants, shopping and convention centers, theaters, museums and theme parks.

The industry is expected to invest US $ 7. 1 billion in integrated resorts ( US $ 3. 5 billion in Marina Bay ; US $ 3. 6 billion in Resorts World ).