Genting to Buy Stake in Singapore Casino

Casino operator Genting International said it would buy partner Star Cruise’s 25 percent stake in a Singapore casino-resort for 225 million Singapore dollars , a move that may lead to a casino license for Genting.

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Wed, March 28th, 2007

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