Gambling Control Act ratified in Singapore
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Parliament of Singapore approved the proposed Gambling Control Act on Friday. The act will establish an official regulatory agency for all local forms of gambling. It was formulated under the purview of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Gambling Control Act ratified in Singapore. It will increase the penalties for locals found guilty of illegal gambling.
Gambling Control Act ratified in Singapore. New legislation is to introduce a wholesale ban on ‘proxy gambling’. It is a form of gambling where players use technology to place bets without being present in the venue.
GGRAsia reports that the Gambling Control Act will make it a criminal offense for underage individuals to gamble.
Desmond Tam, Home Affairs Minister for Singapore, has ratified the Gambling Control Act and the Casino Regulatory Authority. The new G gambling regulator will replace the existing one from later this year. It will be able to pool resources and expertise together to deal with the issue.
