"What we will be unveiling to the world is not just somethingthat is going to be a local or a regional destination," EighthWonder chairman Mark Advent says. "It is absolutely going toattract tourists all around the world…it will be in my predictionthe most talked about resort destination in the history of theworld."

The privately held Las Vegas-based casino developer has alreadyundertaken lengthy study missions to Sentosa island, where theproject will be built, Advent says. Four other firms have alsoexpressed interest in the Sentosa bid. Advent declined to unveildetails of his company's proposal but promised the gaming resortwill have the "wow factor" if Eighth Wonder wins. He says detailswill be made known to the government on Oct. 10.

Bahamas-based Kerzner International, South African casinooperator Sun International, US gaming giant Harrah's Entertainmentand Malaysia's Genting International in April have also obtainedthe 700-page document outlining specifications for the Sentosaproject. The winner of the Sentosa license is expected to beannounced by the end of the year. Sentosa, a small island justsouth of Singapore, is already home to beaches, luxury residentialdevelopment and an entertainment complex.