Genting Group

Genting Group (Genting Berhad) is one of Asia's largest and most diversified casino and integrated resort operators, founded in 1965 by the late Lim Goh Tong and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Listed on Bursa Malaysia (KLSE: GENTING / 3182), Genting operates a global portfolio of integrated resorts, casinos, and online gaming under the Resorts World brand, with major properties in Malaysia (Genting Highlands, Resorts World Awana), Singapore (Resorts World Sentosa), the United Kingdom (over 40 casinos), the United States (Resorts World New York City, Resorts World Las Vegas), the Bahamas (Resorts World Bimini), and Egypt (Resorts World Cairo).

Genting's flagship property, Resorts World Genting (formerly Genting Highlands), is Malaysia's only legal land-based casino — a mountain-top integrated resort 6,000 feet above sea level, featuring 10,000+ hotel rooms, 300+ gaming tables, 3,000+ slot machines, 100+ restaurants, indoor and outdoor theme parks, and the Awana SkyWay cable car. The property is undergoing a US$3.3 billion Genting Integrated Resort Transformation Plan, which has added the world's first Twentieth Century Fox World theme park (rebranded Genting SkyWorlds), new hotel towers, and expanded retail and entertainment.

Genting is licensed and regulated by the Malaysian Ministry of Finance, Singapore Tourism Board, UK Gambling Commission, and various US state gaming regulators. The group is known for its global diversification, strong cash generation, and the Lim family succession — with Lim Kok Thay (son of founder Lim Goh Tong) serving as Chairman & CEO. Genting is one of the few Asian gaming operators with significant presence in both Asian and Western markets.

Resorts World Genting (Malaysia)

Resorts World Genting (formerly Genting Highlands) is Genting's flagship property — Malaysia's only legal land-based casino, located 6,000 feet above sea level in the Titiwangsa Mountains. The property features 10,000+ hotel rooms across multiple hotels (Genting Grand, Maxims, First World Hotel, Theme Park Hotel, Resort Hotel, Crockfords), 300+ gaming tables, 3,000+ slot machines, 100+ restaurants, indoor and outdoor theme parks (Genting SkyWorlds, Indoor Theme Park), the Awana SkyWay cable car, a 10,000-seat arena, and extensive retail. The property is undergoing a US$3.3 billion transformation plan.

Resorts World Sentosa (Singapore)

Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) is Genting's Singapore integrated resort on Sentosa Island, opened in 2010. The property features 1,500+ hotel rooms across six hotels (Hard Rock Hotel, Festive Hotel, Crockfords Tower, Hotel Michael, Equarius Hotel, Beach Villas), 500+ gaming tables, 2,400+ slot machines, Universal Studios Singapore theme park, S.E.A. Aquarium (one of the world's largest aquariums), Adventure Cove Waterpark, 50+ restaurants, and extensive retail and MICE facilities. RWS is one of Singapore's two integrated resorts (the other being Marina Bay Sands).

Resorts World Las Vegas (USA)

Resorts World Las Vegas is Genting's newest and most ambitious US property, opened in 2021 on the Las Vegas Strip. The US$4.3 billion integrated resort features 3,500 hotel rooms across three Hilton brands (Conrad, Las Vegas Hilton, Crockfords), 117,000 square feet of gaming with 1,400+ slot machines and 117+ table games, a 5,000-seat theatre (Drew Lachey Theatre), 70+ restaurants and bars, and extensive retail. Resorts World Las Vegas is the first new resort on the Las Vegas Strip in over a decade.

UK Casinos (Genting UK)

Genting UK operates over 40 casinos across the United Kingdom, making Genting the largest casino operator in the UK. Properties include flagship casinos in London (Crockfords, Colony Club, Palm Beach, Maxim's) and regional casinos across England, Scotland, and Wales. Genting UK targets the mass-market and premium-mass segments, with a mix of traditional casinos and modern gaming venues.

Resorts World New York City

Resorts World New York City is Genting's video lottery terminal (VLT) facility at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, New York, opened in 2011. The property features 6,500+ slot machines and electronic table games, making it one of the largest gaming floors in the US. Genting is pursuing a full casino license for the property to add live table games.

Online Gaming (GentingBet)

Genting operates online gaming through GentingBet and Genting Casino brands, offering online sports betting, casino games, and poker in regulated markets including the UK and various European jurisdictions. Genting's online operations complement its land-based portfolio, providing a hybrid gaming experience for customers.

1965 — Foundation by Lim Goh Tong

Lim Goh Tong founded Genting Berhad in 1965, with the vision of developing a mountain-top resort in the Titiwangsa Mountains of Malaysia. Lim Goh Tong, a Malaysian-Chinese entrepreneur, secured the first and only Malaysian casino license from the Malaysian government, establishing Genting Highlands.

1971 — Genting Highlands Resort Opening

Genting opened Genting Highlands Resort (now Resorts World Genting) — Malaysia's first and only legal land-based casino. The mountain-top resort, accessible by a winding mountain road, quickly became Malaysia's premier entertainment destination, attracting both domestic and international visitors.

1980s-1990s — Expansion & Diversification

Genting expanded beyond Malaysia, developing cruise ship casinos, power generation, palm oil plantations, and property development. The group also expanded its Malaysian resort with additional hotels, theme parks, and entertainment facilities, establishing Genting as a diversified conglomerate.

2005 — Lim Kok Thay Succession

Lim Kok Thay (son of founder Lim Goh Tong) succeeded his father as Chairman & CEO of Genting Group, marking the transition to second-generation leadership. Lim Kok Thay accelerated Genting's international expansion, particularly into Singapore, the US, and the UK.

2006 — UK Casino Acquisition

Genting acquired Stanley Leisure (one of the UK's largest casino operators) for approximately £340 million, establishing Genting UK as the largest casino operator in the United Kingdom with over 40 casinos.

2010 — Resorts World Sentosa Opening

Genting opened Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore — one of Singapore's two integrated resorts (the other being Marina Bay Sands). RWS, featuring Universal Studios Singapore, S.E.A. Aquarium, and extensive gaming and hotels, established Genting as a major international integrated resort operator.

2011 — Resorts World New York City Opening

Genting opened Resorts World New York City at Aqueduct Racetrack — a video lottery terminal facility with 6,500+ machines. The property became one of the most successful VLT facilities in the US, generating significant revenue for Genting and New York State education funding.

2017 — Lim Goh Tong Passing

Lim Goh Tong, founder of Genting Group, passed away in 2007 at age 89 (note: earlier passing). His legacy as one of Malaysia's most successful entrepreneurs and the pioneer of Malaysia's gaming industry was cemented, with the Lim family continuing to control Genting Group.

2021 — Resorts World Las Vegas Opening

Genting opened Resorts World Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip — a US$4.3 billion integrated resort and the first new resort on the Strip in over a decade. The opening marked Genting's entry to the Las Vegas market and represented one of the largest investments in the company's history.

2022-2024 — Genting SkyWorlds & Transformation

Genting opened Genting SkyWorlds theme park (originally planned as Twentieth Century Fox World) at Resorts World Genting, completing a major phase of the US$3.3 billion Genting Integrated Resort Transformation Plan. The transformation has modernized the flagship Malaysian property and added new attractions.

Genting Group is committed to responsible gambling across all its global properties, with comprehensive player protection measures and multi-jurisdiction regulatory compliance.

Multi-Jurisdiction Compliance

Genting operates under licenses from the Malaysian Ministry of Finance, Singapore Tourism Board (through its subsidiary Resorts World Sentosa), UK Gambling Commission, New York State Gaming Commission, Nevada Gaming Control Board, and various other regulators. Each license requires strict adherence to local responsible gambling regulations.

Player Protection Measures

• Age Verification: Strict age verification at entry to all Genting casinos — 21+ in Malaysia and Singapore, 18+ in the UK and US (varies by jurisdiction).
• Self-Exclusion: Players can voluntarily exclude themselves from Genting casinos. Malaysia operates a government-run self-exclusion program for Muslims and problem gamblers, while Singapore, UK, and US regulators also maintain self-exclusion registries.
• Staff Training: All customer-facing staff complete responsible gambling training, including identification of problem gambling behavior and intervention procedures.
• Information Resources: Responsible gambling information is displayed prominently throughout Genting properties, with contact details for local problem gambling support services.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance

Genting implements comprehensive AML and KYC procedures in compliance with Malaysian, Singaporean, UK, and US regulations, including transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, and customer due diligence for high-value transactions. Genting's multi-jurisdiction operations require adherence to some of the world's strictest AML regimes.

Malaysian Muslim Restrictions

In Malaysia, Muslims are prohibited from entering casinos under Malaysian law. Genting enforces this restriction through religious verification at entry, reflecting the unique cultural and religious context of Malaysian gaming regulation. Non-Muslim Malaysians and foreign visitors are permitted to gamble.