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Singapore Regulator Prohibits Cryptocurrency Usage in Physical Casino

The newly formed Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) has announced a complete ban on the use of cryptocurrencies in land-based casinos, reported Inside Asian Gaming. Albert Yeo, GRA's General Counsel, stated that casinos have no appetite for the volatile revenue stream associated with cryptocurrencies. The agency aims to prevent digital currencies…

Crypto ・ 13 March 2023

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Canada’s Casino Legislation Updates in 2022

iGaming, or online gambling, launched in Ontario, Canada, in April 2022. It opens the door for online gambling companies to apply for licenses from the province's Alcohol and Gaming Commission. Compared to the heavily controlled gambling industry in the past, this is a huge shift for Canada. Except as expressly permitted by individual provinces,…

Industry ・ 17 December 2022

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Illegal gambling operator promoting cockfighting to Singaporeans

SINGAPORE, Nov 27 (The Straits Times/ANN): Two cockerels circle one another in a dusty arena, their feet strapped with blades. As they attack each other, the action is caught on camera, as a commentator's shrill exclamations in Tagalog accompany every move. Within seconds, one cockerel drops dead and the surviving one is declared the winner - and…

Law ・ 27 November 2022

The Straits Times

Authorities to crack down on illegal and problem gambling during World Cup

SINGAPORE - As football fans gear up for the impending World Cup in Qatar, the authorities are stepping up their efforts to curb illegal and problem gambling for the duration of the tournament, which runs from Nov 20 to Dec 18. In a joint media statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Ministry of Social and Family Development…

Incidents ・ 17 November 2022

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Fun Facts of Online Casino Singapore

The History of Casino in Singapore The Casino Control Act, the Gambling Control Act, and the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore Act are three of the statutes that govern gambling in Singapore. To control gaming in Singapore, the Casino Regulatory Authority of Singapore (CRA) was reconstituted on August 1 to create the Gambling Regulatory…

Lottery ・ 22 October 2022

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Singapore: Physical social gambling at home becomes legal, but online betting remains banned as new regulator is created

As of Monday, physical social gambling among family and friends has been legalized in Singapore. Under the new Gambling Control Act, the activity has to take place in an individual's home and cannot be conducted in the course of any business or for the private gain of any person not participating in the gambling. According to the Ministry of Home…

Law ・ 27 August 2022

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Gambling Regulatory Authority watchdog launched in Singapore

Some five months after ratifying new regulatory legislation and the government of Singapore has reportedly inaugurated its new Gambling Regulatory Authority watchdog as a direct replacement for its former Casino Regulatory Authority body. According to a report from GGRAsia, the official appearance of the new watchdog follows the previous British…

Law ・ 18 August 2022

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Singapore holds inauguration ceremony for new gambling regulator

During an inauguration ceremony on Monday attended by executives and Singapore officials, the country inaugurated its new gambling regulator. Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore (GRA) is the result of extensive work to overhaul the country's gambling laws and modernize them in a way that properly reflects consumer and business demands, while…

Law ・ 18 August 2022

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Singapore Inaugurates New Regulator to Get Ahead of New Gambling Trends

On August 16, Singapore inaugurated its new Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), which will take over from the Casino Regulatory Authority (CRA) and will aim to practice a holistic approach toward the whole of the gambling industry, encompassing all new gambling products that are available on the market. The GRA inauguration ceremony took place on…

Travel ・ 17 August 2022

The Straits Times

Gambling Regulatory Authority inaugurated in S'pore as new products emerge

SINGAPORE - A central body that aims to stay ahead of new and global trends, and respond more adequately to emerging gambling products, was inaugurated on Tuesday (Aug 16). The Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) will regulate a sweeping range of gambling services, including those offered in casinos and lotteries, as well as sports betting and loot…

Law ・ 16 August 2022

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Social gambling among family, friends at home legalised from Aug 1 as new laws take effect

SINGAPORE: Social gambling among family and friends in homes has been legalised under new laws that took effect on Monday (Aug 1). Although it was not illegal, social gambling was not clearly defined under previous laws. Under the new Gambling Control Act, definitions are set out for social gambling. Among them, the activity has to take place in an…

Law ・ 01 August 2022

The Straits Times

New laws on social gambling in Singapore to take effect from Aug 1

SINGAPORE - Social gambling in the form of playing mahjong and poker with family and friends at homes will be legalised from Monday (Aug 1). While not currently illegal, social gambling is not clearly defined in current laws. The new laws will set clear parameters for what is acceptable. Other changes under the new Gambling Control Act will make it…

Law ・ 31 July 2022

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S'pore Legalises Social Gambling In Homes From 1 Aug, Time For Mahjong With Friends & Family

A popular social pastime among many Singaporeans is playing mahjong or poker with friends at home. While this was not illegal before, it also was not explicitly allowed. But that will soon change. The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore Act (GRA Act) and the Gambling Control Act (GC Act), which were passed on 11 Mar, will take effect from…

Law ・ 31 July 2022

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Gambling Control Act ratified in Singapore

The parliament of Singapore reportedly approved the city-state's proposed Gambling Control Act on Friday alongside a measure that will see the jurisdiction establish an official regulatory agency for all local forms of gambling. According to a report from GGRAsia, the government for the former British enclave earlier asserted that the provisions…

Law ・ 14 March 2022

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Singapore gambling reform bills passed by Parliament

Under the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore Act 2022, Singapore's Casino Regulatory Authority will be renamed the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore. The new bill consolidates gambling regulatory expertise, which previously resided in different segments of government agencies, including the Casino Regulatory Authority (CRA), the…

Politics ・ 14 March 2022

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Singapore Gambling Reform Bills Pass First Reading in Parliament

Bills that would reform land-based gambling in Singapore and establish a new regulator have passed their first readings in the country's parliament on February 14. Under the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore Act 2022, Singapore's Casino Regulatory Authority would be renamed the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore. It would consist…

Politics ・ 16 February 2022

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Latest Gambling Regulations in California: How They Affect Pasadena, CA

Known for its diverse population and unmatched geography, California is an appealing gambling spot because of its hugely untapped market. Gambling activities started to grow in popularity almost immediately after the state was founded, and today, it has the third-most casinos of any other US state. Considering that California's population has…

Law ・ 04 February 2022

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Online Gambling California Guide -$5000 Free at CA Gambling Sites

Many sites offer online gambling in California for players who want to get involved. Here we will take a look at the best, explain why they are the strongest sites to play on, what they offer, and how to get started on them. For those looking to find online gambling in California, here is our list of the best gambling sites and what they offer that…

Gambling Sites ・ 04 December 2021

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Is Online Gambling Legal in California?

California is home to some of the most famous people in the world, and with the countless forms of entertainment available in the state, it is indeed an attractive place for different types of people to live in or at least visit. But is California a great place to go to or live in if you're an online gambler? Before taking a look at the legality of…

Sports ・ 28 July 2021

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The Regulations Surrounding Online Casinos in Santa Clarita Valley

One thing revelers love about the US is gambling. From the prestigious reputation of Las Vegas as one of the world's most famous gambling destinations, it is expected that gambling laws are the most welcoming in the US. However, the opposite is true. Gambling regulations have only recently started taking shape among many US states. However, online…

Sports ・ 17 May 2021

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