Singapore has recently enacted the Casino Control Act and will see the introduction of  casino gaming through two integrated resorts which are currently being constructed.

Along with analyzing the key provisions of the comprehensive Casino Control Act, the report also examines the other key pieces of legislation which make up the gaming sector, most importantly being the Betting Act and Common Gaming House Act and the Private Lotteries Act.    

The report goes on to examine the role of the Singapore totalisator board in controlling lotteries sports betting and racing.  In addition to this reports the status of online gambling, prevalence of problem gambling and Singapore’s anti money laundering regime are analyzed in this report.

Reviewed by a leading Singapore Gaming lawyer this report is essential for those who wish to understand and keep up to date with this continually developing jurisdiction in the heart of Asia.

Table of Contents

1. Background

2. Regulatory Environment

2.1 The Introduction of Casino Gaming under the Casino Control Act (CCA)
2.2 The Betting Act
2.3 The Common Gaming House Act
2.4 Private Lotteries Act – Private Slots Clubs in Singapore
2.5 Racing, Lotteries and sports betting under the Singapore Totalisator Board
2.6 The Status of Online Gambling in Singapore
2.7 Advertising

3. Problem Gambling

4. Legislation

5. Money Laundering

5.1 Background
5.2 The Existing Regulatory Framework for Anti-Money Laundering in Singapore

6. Future and Recent Developments

7. Further Resources

8. Endnotes