Universal Studios theme park in Sentosa if Genting wins bid

Singapore will become host to a Universal Studios theme park with 20 attractions if Malaysian gaming company Genting International Ltd. wins the bid for the city-state's second casino resort, the Singapore national newspaper reported Wednesday.

The paper reported that Universal Parks and Resorts, which will be Genting's non-equity partner, estimates its theme park would draw more than 5 million visitors a year and Genting and Universal said at least 16 of the 20 rides and shows would be original or redesigned specifically for the Sentosa Island resort.

September 27, 2006