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Singapore Gambling Regulatory Authority to Crack Down on Use of Crypto Assets

Singapore's new gambling regulator, the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), announced it has no plans to legalise the use of cryptocurrency within its land-based gaming industry as it continues to explore the use of crypto across video game and social gaming platforms. In what appears to be a continuation of Singapore's general opposition to the…
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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…
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Singapore gambling regulator flags crackdown on cryptocurrencies in online gaming space, complete ban for land-based casinos

Singapore's new gambling regulator, the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), says it has no plans to legalize the use of cryptocurrency within its land-based gaming industry as it continues to explore the use of crypto across video game and social gaming platforms. In what appears to be a continuation of Singapore's general opposition to the…
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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…
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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…
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Authorities to crack down on illegal and problem gambling during World Cup
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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…
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Zee Business Exclusive Report: Govt mulls stricter norms, regulations on online gaming, betting, and gambling

The government is planning to tighten the noose around betting, online gaming, and gambling by imposing regulations to curb and bring them under legal purview, Zee Business Special Correspondent Tarun Sharma said in his exclusive report while speaking to Managing Editor Anil Singhvi. In a meeting convened under the chairmanship of the Home Affairs…
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Zee Business Exclusive Report: Govt mulls stricter norms, regulations on online gaming, betting, and gambling
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SG Gambling Industry Legislation: Land Based and Online Casinos

It has been a time of exciting news in Singapore after social gambling was declared legal in the country. While it has not always been illegal, there has not been a fine line defining what is perceived as social gambling in Singapore and if it is really permitted. This means social gambling in Singapore has been operating in a gray area for years.…
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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…
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Singapore: Physical social gambling at home becomes legal, but online betting remains banned as new regulator is created
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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…
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Gambling Regulatory Authority watchdog launched in Singapore
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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…
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Singapore appoints new regulator to broaden gambling scope

Singapore has officially brought together and inaugurated its new Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), which will take over from the old Casino Regulatory Authority. The new regulator will now have control over a range of gambling services within the island nation - including lotteries, casinos, sport betting and loot boxes in online video…
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Singapore appoints new regulator to broaden gambling scope
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Singapore’s Gambling Regulatory Authority inaugurated

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore (GRA) was inaugurated at a ceremony on Tuesday. The new body - taking on the work of the former Casino Regulatory Authority and adding some new responsibilities - is led by a chief executive, Teo Chun Ching. He held the same rank at the predecessor entity. The ceremony was attended by Josephine Teo,…
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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…
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Gambling Regulatory Authority inaugurated in S'pore as new products emerge
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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…
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Social gambling among family, friends at home legalised from Aug 1 as new laws take effect
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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…
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New laws on social gambling in Singapore to take effect from Aug 1
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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…
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S'pore Legalises Social Gambling In Homes From 1 Aug, Time For Mahjong With Friends & Family
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One of the biggest challenges facing the Governments today is the rapid evolving nature of the digital economy, with which the regulators are struggling to keep pace.In fact, the challenge posed by technology-enabled services means that even if one or few countries devise regulations, businesses can simply shift to another jurisdiction where the…
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The Growth of The Asian Online Betting Industry

Asia happens to be a topic of interest for gambling operators and other keynote industry players. This region which boasts most of the developed economies is home to about 60% of the world's population. Additionally, the region has been witnessing a lightning-fast-paced adoption of digital technologies. While Asia is a continent full of…
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Singapore's parliament passes bills to legalize social gambling, criminalize proxy betting, create new regulator

Singapore Parliament passed Friday in second and final reading the Gambling Control Bill, which legalizes social gambling, as it criminalizes underage and proxy gambling, seeking to protect the vulnerable through prohibition as a part of tighter safeguards. Lawmakers also passed a bill that will set up the Gambling Regulatory Authority around…
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Singapore's parliament passes bills to legalize social gambling, criminalize proxy betting, create new regulator
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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…
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Gambling Control Act ratified in Singapore
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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…
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Singapore gambling reform bills passed by Parliament
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MPs raise concerns about emerging forms of gambling as law is updated

SINGAPORE - Two MPs on Friday (March 11) expressed concern with young people being exposed to gambling, as amendments to the law were approved to keep up with technology changing the way people gamble, and blurring the lines between gambling and gaming. Minister of State for Home Affairs Desmond Tan reiterated that a key change, allowing social…
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MPs raise concerns about emerging forms of gambling as law is updated
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Two Bills Introduced in Parliament to Overhaul Singapore's Gambling Regulatory Regime

On 14 February 2022, the Gambling Control Bill (" GC Bill ") and the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore Bill (" GRA Bill ") were read for the first time in Parliament. Their introduction marks the next stage of the reform of Singapore's gambling regime, which began in 2021 with the Ministry of Home Affairs' (" MHA ") recommendation for a…
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Two Bills Introduced in Parliament to Overhaul Singapore's Gambling Regulatory Regime
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Upcoming changes in Singapore’s gambling laws

Currently, the statutes which cover all aspects of gambling in Singapore are the Betting Act 1960 (the BA), the Common Gaming Houses Act 1961 (the CGHA), the Private Lotteries Act 2011 (the PLA), the Casino Control Act 2006 (the CCA) and the Remote Gambling Act 2014 (the RGA). However, advancements in technology have made gambling products more…
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Upcoming changes in Singapore’s gambling laws
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Bills Introduced in Singapore Parliament to Remodel Gambling Regulations

Two bills introduced for First Reading in the Singapore Parliament on 14 February aim to address the evolving landscape of gambling in Singapore. Specifically, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore Bill expands the mandate of the Casino Regulatory Authority-a statutory board-by reconstituting it to establish the Gambling Regulatory…
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Nepal Govt Revokes Licenses of Two Casinos for Failing to Pay Royalties

The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation in Nepal has cancelled the operating licenses of two casinos for failing to pay their royalties. As per news reports, the two casinos, Yak & Yeti Hotel in Kathmandu and Dreamland Hotel in Nepalgunj, have been ordered to shut down after ignoring the government's request to pay royalties. The Yak &…
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Nepal Govt Revokes Licenses of Two Casinos for Failing to Pay Royalties
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Govt reviewing laws related to gambling

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 8): The government is reviewing the existing laws related to gambling for improvements to ensure that they are relevant to changes in the modus operandi of gambling syndicates, especially online gambling, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs. Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ismail Mohamed Said said the ministry is involved…
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Establishment of New Gambling Regulator in Singapore Faces Delays

The establishment of a new gambling regulator in Singapore has been delayed. In July, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had said it wanted to launch a new gambling regulator, the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), this year but Tan Tee How, Casino Regulatory Authority chairman says the schedule has been delayed. He said the Covid-19 pandemic had…
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Establishment of New Gambling Regulator in Singapore Faces Delays
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Slotegrator's new report gives an overview on Asian markets in 2021

sian markets attract operators with their untapped potential, but the region is not an easy one to enter. Most countries have restrictive gambling and betting regulations, with only a limited number of enterprises legally allowed to operate. However, there seems to be a trend towards gradual legalisation. Many countries where gambling has long been…
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MHA proposing to amend gambling laws on social gambling, online games and claw machines

SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is inviting the public to give feedback on proposed amendments to gambling laws that cover social gambling, online games and claw machines. MHA is also proposing to raise penalties for repeat offenders who facilitate or operate illegal gambling services, and amend the definition of gambling so that it…
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MHA proposing to amend gambling laws on social gambling, online games and claw machines
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Forum: Broaden scope of laws on gambling to cover online games with chance elements, Forum News & Top Stories

The Ministry of Home Affairs' proposed amendments to Singapore's gambling regulations will have more advantages than disadvantages (Plans to broaden scope of laws on gambling, July 13). Gambling can have deleterious effects on one's family and health. Many people fall prey to excessive gambling because they are unaware of the exact consequences of…
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Public Consultation on Proposed Amendments to Singapore’s Gambling Laws

In a press release dated 12 July 2021, the Ministry of Home Affairs of Singapore (MHA) announced that it is seeking feedback from the public on certain proposed amendments to the existing gambling legislation. The proposed amendments seek to address two trends in the gambling landscape. First, advancements in technology relating to the internet and…
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Public Consultation on Proposed Amendments to Singapore’s Gambling Laws
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Public Consultation on Proposed Amendments to Laws Governing Gambling Activities

The Ministry of Home Affairs (" MHA ") is conducting a public consultation (" Consultation ") on proposed amendments to the laws regulating gambling in Singapore. The amendments primarily seek to address two recent trends in the gambling landscape: (1) Advancements in technology - which have made gambling products more accessible, leading to the…
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Singapore opens proposals to update gambling laws, cover existing and emerging products

ingapore's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is calling for the public to give feedback on proposed amendments to gambling laws that cover social gambling, online games and claw machines. MHA is also proposing to raise penalties for repeat offenders who facilitate or operate illegal gambling services, and amend the definition of gambling so that it…
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Singapore To Draft New Gaming Regulations With Public Opinions

Singapore has one of the most regulated gambling markets in the world and a number of countries have studied Singapore's gambling laws in an attempt to pick up best practices and adopt them in their own gaming regulations. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in Singapore recently announced that it will seek feedback from the general public as it…
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Singapore To Draft New Gaming Regulations With Public Opinions
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Singapore opens consultation to amend gambling laws

The Singapore Government has launched a new public consultation to amend the country's gambling laws and regulations to cover evolving gambling products and the advancements of technology. The Ministry of Home Affairs, Policy Development Division (MHA) is seeking feedback on proposals to consolidate existing gambling legislation covering both…
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Singapore opens consultation to amend gambling laws
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Singapore Starts Consultation for Proposed Gambling Law Reform

Gambling laws in Singapore are about to get tougher, as Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has said it would seek public input to steer a more comprehensive regulatory framework on the country's gambling industry. The ministry is responding to a now tangible overlap between online gambling and gaming, with the terms often used…
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Singapore Starts Consultation for Proposed Gambling Law Reform
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MHA proposes amendments to laws on online social gambling

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has opened the floor to the public regarding amendments to the gambling legislation later this year. This follows a statement where MHA announced the establishment of a new gambling regulatory authority, released on 3 April earlier this year. According to the ministry, it is neither "practical nor desirable to…
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MHA proposes amendments to laws on online social gambling
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MHA seeks to amend laws on social gambling, online games

The definition of gambling differs across the different laws here, but the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) intends to amend it to cover a broader scope that will be technology-neutral. In a statement yesterday, the MHA said it is also seeking to amend laws relating to social gambling, mystery boxes, arcade games and online games later this year. It…
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MHA seeks to amend laws on social gambling, online games
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Singapore to allow family social gambling, not online social

Singapore plans to permit "social gambling" among family and friends under revised gambling legislation the city-state plans. But the Ministry of Home Affairs said in a Monday statement that it did not intend to allow "online social gambling among families and friends" under the revised legislation. "We are proposing to exempt physical social…
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Singapore to allow family social gambling, not online social
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Public feedback sought on proposed legalisation of in-person gambling in S'pore among family, friends, Singapore News & Top Stories

SINGAPORE - There will be a proposal to permit social gambling in person among family and friends, said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday (July 12). In a release, the MHA said it would be amending gambling laws later this year and invited feedback from the public on the proposed amendments. It recognised that family and friends gambling…
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Public feedback sought on proposed legalisation of in-person gambling in S'pore among family, friends, Singapore News & Top Stories
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In review: licensing and taxation of gambling activities in France

Most regulations applicable to gambling and betting operations under French law are contained in the Civil Code, the Homeland Security Code and the Online Gaming Law, but the provision of a number of other gambling products is governed by specific laws and regulations. Civil, commercial and criminal courts have all rendered decisions whose study is…
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In review: licensing and taxation of gambling activities in France
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