The first phase of the Las Vegas Sands Singapore Casino will open earlier than anticipated on April 27, 2010 and is expected to generate $1 billion in annual profits, when fully operational, according to its billionaire CEO, Sheldon Andelson. The restaurant line-up features American restaurateurs: Wolfgang Puck, David Boulud and Mario Batali.

Rival casino Genting Singapore’s Resorts World at Sentosa opened slightly ahead of the Sand’s on February 14th and has had a mixed performance with restaurant and food outlets packed and, hotel rooms fully booked although, the actual count of traffic entering the casino’s doors were lower in comparison to casinos in Macau on their opening days. In addition, the Sand’s location is considered better with its waterfront location nearer to the central business district.