The Remote Gambling Act forbids domestic online casinos, apart from exempt operators. Online gambling is much more restrictive in Singapore than in person. The authority will continue a prohibitive approach towards gambling, always erring on the side of caution when it comes to legality, but it will present a clearer picture of Singapore gambling laws and will hopefully benefit casino players in the country. The country's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) agrees, which is why in Spring 2020 it announced a new unified authority, the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), which will come into existence in 2021. The reasons for this aren't very clear, but people found guilty of faking their age can also receive a heavy fine.Īlthough this multi-layered system has had success in moderating gambling in Singapore, the modern gambling landscape requires more clarity. The minimum betting age is 18 years old, unless you go to a land-based casino or play the Singapore Pools, where it's 21. Note: Both parties are punished in the case of an offence, so if you place a bet with an unlicensed bookmaker, you face a fine of $5,000, imprisonment of up to six months.or both.
