Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: Amendments to Singapore casino legislation to plug loopholes

Tuesday 13th of August 2024

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Good morning. Singapore is looking way, way ahead. The new proposed amendments to its Casino Control Act not only are aiming to plug loopholes and improve efficiencies, but also introduce the possibility of lotteries and betting in the city's casinos - even though that's not yet on the cards. A top gaming law expert notes that the changes are timely, and likely to be ongoing, as the city aims to be a compliance beacon in the region. Meanwhile, the policy shift to ban POGOs in the Philippines could finally get the country off the FATF grey list, say experts at Spectrum Gaming, although many questions still remain.

What you need to know

Singapore's Casino Control Act amendments plug loopholes, eliminate inefficiencies and prepare operators and regulators for the future.
The new POGO ban is a definite policy win and should help the country finally get off the FATF grey list: Spectrum Gaming.

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