MBS bans former top exec from premises for alleged poaching
The Straits Times|August 29, 2024
Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) chief casino officer Andrew MacDonald and another RWS executive have been banned from the premises of Marina Bay Sands (MBS) for reportedly trying to poach high rollers, in what industry experts see as an unprecedented move.
Grace Leong

Both executives, who were previously employees of MBS, were issued persona non grata notices, which prohibit them from “entering or remaining on any part of Marina Bay Sands integrated resort premises, including but not limited to the hotel, mall, convention centre and casino".

Mr MacDonald, a veteran casino executive who had been with MBS for nearly 12 years, shared the notice on his LinkedIn account on Aug 18.

The notice, which was issued on July 31, said the ban against him will remain in force until further notice, and Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd reserves the right to take legal action against him should he attempt to enter or remain in any part of the MBS premises.

RWS assistant vice-president of business development Louise Ng, a former casino employee at MBS, was also issued a persona non grata notice that took effect on July 31.

She declined to comment.

This story is from the August 29, 2024 edition of The Straits Times.

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