Legal
September 15, 2026
Singapore Jailed 6 Malaysians Who Stole $4M from a High-Stakes Poker Game
Six Malaysian men have been sentenced for robbing several players at a private, high-stakes poker game in Singapore in 2024. The gang stole money and valuables estimated at almost $4 million, making it one of the biggest robberies in Singapore’s history. Singapore Sentenced the Gang Wong Chi Shan, 35, and Goh Boon Tong, 30, were […]
Casino
September 10, 2026
Global Watchdog Warns: Online Gambling Paves the Way to Money Laundering
Platforms that offer online gambling are facing more and more scrutiny from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), which says they are becoming more appealing to criminals searching for ways to move or raise money. The Rise of Online Gambling Brings in More Weaknesses The Paris-based global financial crime watchdog has warned about the fast-paced […]
Legal
July 31, 2026
Singapore Police Arrest 60 People Tied to Illegal Gambling
Singapore police continue to crack down on illegal gambling in the country, with authorities arresting 60 people during an operation that was conducted around the time of the World Cup 2026. Singapore Announces Results of Far-Reaching Anti-Gambling Sweeps The arrests were made ahead of and during the FIFA World Cup in June and July, and […]
Business
May 29, 2026
Las Vegas Sands Sees Strong Returns Ahead of Singapore Expansion
Las Vegas Sands is expressing strong confidence in the future performance of its flagship Singapore resort as it moves ahead with a major expansion project at Marina Bay Sands. Wider, Ongoing Investment in Singapore Chairman and chief executive officer Patrick Dumont said the planned $8 million development is expected to generate returns that will go […]
Casino
May 26, 2026
Resorts World Sentosa Served Letter of Censure by Singapore’s Gambling Watchdog
Singapore’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) has issued a letter of censure to the operator of the Resorts World Sentosa casino resort, citing a lapse related to its internal controls. GRA Issues Resorts World Sentosa a Letter of Censure According to the regulator, Resorts World Sentosa did not put in place a required internal control that […]
Industry
April 13, 2026
Tan Sin Heng Daniel to Head Singapore’s Gaming Regulator as CEO
Singapore’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) has enhanced its team with a new CEO. The one up to the task is Tan Sin Heng Daniel, who will be responsible for heading the regulatory body. The appointment comes as the Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed GRA CEO Teo Chun Ching’s decision to step down from the position. […]
Industry
February 27, 2026
Singapore to Regulate Blind Box Card Sales
Trading card packs currently sold in Singapore are set to come under new rules, as the government is moving to address gambling-related risks linked to so-called blind boxes. A spokesman for the Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed the plans to The Straits Times on February 26, saying regulations are now being drafted. More details will […]
Casino
February 16, 2026
Chinese Embassy Warns Nationals Against Gambling Overseas After Tragic Death in Singapore
The Chinese Embassy in Singapore has issued a warning to citizens to refrain from gambling overseas, as the tragic death of a Chinese national was reported following a gambling session at the Marina Bay Sands Casino recently. Embassy Withholds Details about Gambler’s Death, Advises Against Gambling Addressing the situation on the official WeChat account, the […]
Poker
December 4, 2025
Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Leads to Arrests in Thailand and Prison Sentence in Singapore
In the Koh Phangan District, Tourist Police Division 5 apprehended 10 foreigners who had been playing an illegal game of poker. To those who lived nearby, the place had come to be called Golden Moon. The group had gathered at a house that one of them had been renting. The alleged organizer of the gathering […]
Casino
October 8, 2025
Singapore Police Bust Illegal Online Betting Syndicate
Singapore police have arrested seven men suspected of running an illegal online betting network, following a coordinated investigation involving the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Meta, the parent company of Facebook. Police Seized EUR 330,000 in Assets So far, four of the seven suspects, with ages between 28 and 53, were taken in […]