Singapore strictly regulates gambling, clearly distinguishing between activities permitted under law and those considered unlawful. Legal games primarily fall under the categories licensed and monitored by authorities. Casino gambling is legal but restricted to two main venues: Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa. These casinos offer popular table games such as baccarat, roulette, blackjack, poker, and slot machines. Players must be aged 21 or older, and citizens and permanent residents must pay an entry levy to access these casinos.
Aside from casinos, Singapore Pools, the state-run lottery operator, provides legal betting options. These include Toto, 4D lottery, and Singapore Sweep. Singapore Pools also manages sports betting, covering football matches and horse racing. Another legal venue is the Singapore Turf Club, specifically for horse racing betting, allowing spectators to legally place wagers on local races.
Private gambling activities such as mahjong and social card games are permitted, provided they occur within private residences among family and friends without profit-making purposes. Authorities typically overlook these activities unless they involve high stakes or public disturbance.
Games That Are Not Legal in Singapore
All forms of gambling not explicitly authorised by the Singapore government are deemed illegal and carry heavy penalties. Street gambling, or any betting activities conducted in public spaces, is prohibited, and participants may face significant fines or imprisonment. Illegal bookmakers and underground gambling dens, often hidden in private residences or businesses, are strictly outlawed, with authorities frequently conducting raids to dismantle such operations.
Online gambling in Singapore faces strict regulations. Unlicensed websites, online casinos, and foreign betting platforms accessible within Singapore’s borders are categorised as illegal. Individuals found participating in online betting through unauthorised sites may be fined or prosecuted. Remote gambling activities are tightly controlled, and only specific government-licensed entities like Singapore Pools are permitted to offer online betting.
Casino games outside officially licensed venues, such as illegal slot machines or online poker rooms operating without approval, are strictly forbidden. Games involving chance like dice games, unregulated lotteries, and private lotteries designed to make profits are illegal. Operating or participating in illegal gaming houses and unlicensed lottery syndicates also attract serious penalties.
Key Considerations for Gambling in Singapore
To legally participate in gambling activities in Singapore, individuals must ensure they engage exclusively with authorised operators such as Singapore Pools, approved casinos, or the Turf Club. Illegal gambling risks severe legal consequences, including substantial fines, imprisonment, and criminal records. Residents and visitors should remain cautious, verify the legitimacy of gaming activities, and always adhere strictly to local laws to ensure safe and responsible gambling practices.
New Game leaked in-game screenshots! Check them out!
August 14, 2011
Welcome everyone, what we have been waiting for months is here, in-game screenshots of New Game:
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[UPDATED]: So, as it seems these screenshots might even be 4 months old. This just got posted on New Game.de:
Ok, this is probably not stop so quickly now. Some argue loudly New Game.cn (we are very sorry for something lost in translation) are the screenshots btw. so old to 4 months, and the current game, including the HUD to be heavily revised to give, so not too much at the screenshots (even my seemingly different , though there was no Photoshop in the game …). But as I said, I stress once again explicitly: some argue that, no more, no less. Forums Talk, Rumors, Gossip just the usual. Is that how far we know the latest in 3 days, that is: Calm down. There are only a few screenshots.
Also, as another note check what Tobi from joinNew Game.com said about the screenies:
“Also on a side note, there have been some screenshots of New Game being released from a chinese website, and there has been alot of feedback flooding through on forums. What I would suggest for most people who I know have been pawing over the screen shots, DONT. You are taking one frame of a game and then decoding the whole game from just that one frame. On wednesday you will see everything you have been waiting to see, and if you are impressed by what you see, just remind yourself, the game is STILL in BETA.”
The conclusion? Yes, these are screenshots of New Game but we do not know how old they are, and as we said already, the current UI will be way improved. So, take this for the general models, actual surfaces and atmosphere but we’d recommend to wait until GamesCom (yes, only 2 days now!) to actually make any decisions on the game!
So, what do you think? Are you impressed yet? If not, just wait another two days and you will be! We are sure of it!
