
Marina Bay Sands Casino
The casino at Marina Bay Sands is part of the resort on Singapore's Marina Bay, run by Marina Bay Sands under Las Vegas Sands Corp. It's open 24 hours a day and only admits people aged 21 and over.
How you get in depends on your passport. Foreign visitors walk in free with the right ID. Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents buy an entry levy first. The casino's entry-levy page sets out both routes.
Everything here comes from the Marina Bay Sands site and the operator's annual report to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, read on November 3, 2026.
At a glance
- Best for
- Foreign visitors who want to play in a large casino at any hour
- The catch
- There's no published way to visit without gaming; it's a gaming floor, not a sight
- Foreign visitors
- Free, through the 'Foreigners' lanes, with ID proving you aren't a citizen or PR
- Citizens and PRs
- Entry levy: S$150 a day or S$3,000 a year
- Dress code
- None stated on the casino, levy or FAQ pages
- Don't
- Carry chips or slot vouchers worth S$10,000 or more out of the resort
On this page
Before you go
| Entry | Free for non-residents. Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents must buy an Entry Levy: S$150 daily or S$3,000 annual |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 21 |
| ID | Non-residents must show identification proving they are not citizens or PRs, e.g. a foreign passport with a short-term immigration pass, or a work pass; use the 'Foreigners' entry lanes |
| Opening hours | The Casino operates 24 hours daily. |
| Games | Approximately 600 table games and 3,000 electronic gaming machines across four levels; Baccarat, Roulette, Sic Bo, Blackjack and Poker; over 200 electronic-machine titles (video, reel and multi-station). The operator's 10-K gives approximately 157,000 sq ft of gaming space, about 568 table games and 3,000 slot machines and ETGs. |
| Residents | Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents must purchase a valid Entry Levy (S$150 daily / S$3,000 annual) to enter; excluded persons may not enter. |
| Getting there | Take the MRT to Bayfront station (CE1/DT16, Circle and Downtown Lines) and use Exits C and D; by car or taxi, use Sheares Avenue, with taxi drop-off at Sheares Link outside Hotel Tower 1. |
| Operator | Marina Bay Sands (Las Vegas Sands Corp.) |
From the casino’s official website, checked on November 3, 2026. Rules change: check before you go.
What the place is like, by the operator's account
Marina Bay Sands says the casino spans four levels with approximately 600 table games and 3,000 electronic gaming machines. Las Vegas Sands' annual report for 2025 gives slightly different numbers: about 157,000 square feet of gaming space, about 568 table games and 3,000 slot machines and electronic table games. Same ballpark. Different source. We print both.
The tables run Baccarat, Roulette, Sic Bo, Blackjack and Poker. The machines cover over 200 titles, by the casino's count: video, reel and multi-station games. All table games use casino chips, which you buy at the table or at the casino cage.
The site describes "mass gaming floors" and "access-controlled high-limit areas". The upper level holds most of the salons for its exclusive games. And there's 24-hour dining inside, from quick bites to fine dining.
No opening year appears on the pages we read. Nor do any table limits or minimum bets, so we can't tell you what a seat at a given game costs.
The entry levy for Singapore Citizens and PRs
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents must buy a valid Entry Levy to enter: S$150 for a day, or S$3,000 for a year. Levies can't be transferred or refunded. A levy becomes active on your first casino entry or six hours after purchase, whichever comes first.
People under an exclusion order can't enter at all.
That six-hour rule is easy to miss. If you buy a daily levy at lunchtime meaning to go in that night, check the timing.
Entry rules for foreign visitors
If you're not a citizen or PR, entry is free. You use the "Foreigners" entry lanes and show ID proving you're not a citizen or PR. The casino gives two examples: a foreign passport with a short-term immigration pass, or a work pass.
Read that example closely. The casino pairs the foreign passport with a short-term immigration pass, so the point of the check is your status in Singapore, not just your nationality. If you live in Singapore on a work pass, that pass is the document the casino names. Have it ready before you join the queue.
You must be 21 or over.
The casino, entry-levy and FAQ pages don't state a dress code. Smart casual is the safe default, but we can't point you to a written rule.
One rule that does exist, and that people don't expect: carrying casino chips or slot vouchers worth S$10,000 or more out of the integrated resort is an offence. Cash them in before you leave.
Playing versus just looking
There's no published way to just look. The casino pages offer no tours, no gallery and no non-gaming visit, so if you don't plan to play, I'd skip the casino and spend the time on the rest of the resort.
If you do play, the size doesn't change the maths. Over 200 machine titles means over 200 ways to lose slowly, each with a negative expected value, and the casino doesn't publish their RTP settings.
A 24-hour door has no closing time to send you home. You have to bring that yourself.
Set a budget before you walk in
Decide on a cash figure and a time limit before you reach the lanes, and stick to both. For citizens and PRs, count the S$150 levy as part of that figure, not as a reason to stay longer and get your money's worth. Our responsible gambling guide has more on setting limits and where to get help.
Getting there
Take the MRT to Bayfront station (CE1/DT16, on the Circle and Downtown lines) and use Exits C and D. By car or taxi, come in via Sheares Avenue; the taxi drop-off is at Sheares Link, outside Hotel Tower 1.
Frequently asked questions
Is Marina Bay Sands casino free to enter for tourists?
Yes. Foreign visitors enter free through the 'Foreigners' lanes, showing ID that proves they're not a Singapore Citizen or PR, such as a foreign passport with a short-term immigration pass.
How much is the Singapore casino entry levy?
For Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents it's S$150 for a day or S$3,000 for a year. It can't be transferred or refunded, and it activates on first entry or six hours after purchase, whichever comes first.
How old do you have to be to enter Marina Bay Sands casino?
21 or over.
Is Marina Bay Sands casino open 24 hours?
Yes, the casino operates 24 hours daily.
Is there a dress code at Marina Bay Sands casino?
None is stated on the casino, entry-levy or FAQ pages. Smart casual is a sensible default.
Can you take casino chips out of Marina Bay Sands?
Not in large amounts. Carrying chips or slot vouchers worth S$10,000 or more out of the integrated resort is an offence, so cash them in at the cage first.
How many tables and slot machines does Marina Bay Sands casino have?
The casino says about 600 table games and 3,000 electronic gaming machines across four levels. Las Vegas Sands' 2025 annual report says about 568 table games and 3,000 slots and electronic table games.
Further reading
Official sources
- Marina Bay Sands: Casino – About 600 tables and 3,000 machines, four levels, game list, 200+ titles, chips at tables or cage, high-limit areas, 24-hour dining; checked November 3, 2026
- Marina Bay Sands: Casino Entry Levy – S$150/S$3,000 levy for citizens and PRs, levy activation and refund rules, age 21, non-resident ID, chip-carrying offence; checked November 3, 2026
- Marina Bay Sands: FAQ – Casino open 24 hours daily, patrons 21 and above; checked November 3, 2026
- Marina Bay Sands: Directions – Bayfront MRT CE1/DT16 Exits C and D, Sheares Avenue and Sheares Link taxi drop-off; checked November 3, 2026
- Las Vegas Sands Corp. Form 10-K for 2025 (SEC) – About 157,000 sq ft of gaming space, about 568 tables and 3,000 slots and ETGs at Marina Bay Sands; checked November 3, 2026



