Asia-Pacific
Singapore
Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), a statutory board under the Ministry of Home Affairs
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
RegulatedOnline Casino
ProhibitedBetting
RegulatedOnline Betting
RegulatedLottery
RegulatedBingo
ProhibitedKey Legislation
- Gambling Regulatory Authority Act 2022
- Gambling Control Act 2022
- Casino Control Act 2006
- Remote Gambling Act 2014
- Gambling Duties Act 2022
- Private Lotteries Act
Online Gambling
Allowed
- State lottery (Singapore Pools 4D, TOTO)
- Online sports and racing betting via Singapore Pools
- Online horse racing betting via Singapore Turf Club
Prohibited
- Online casino games
- Offshore and private online gambling operators
- Online poker
- Online bingo
- Any remote gambling by an operator without an exemption certificate
Taxation
Betting/lottery dutyLevied under the Gambling Duties Act 2022 on exempt operators; proceeds largely directed to public and charitable causes
License validity: Only Singapore Pools and Singapore Turf Club hold Remote Gambling Act exemption certificates; no private online licences are issued
Land-Based Gambling
Allowed
- Casino gaming at the two licensed integrated resorts (Marina Bay Sands, Resorts World Sentosa)
- Land-based sports and racing betting via Singapore Pools outlets
- Horse racing betting via Singapore Turf Club
- State lottery ticket sales
- Private lotteries and fruit machines in approved private clubs under permit
Prohibited
- Unlicensed casinos and gaming houses
- Public bingo and games of chance for money without exemption
- Illegal betting operations and loan-sharking linked gambling
Taxation
Mass gaming tax18% on first SGD 3.1 billion GGR, 22% above
Premium gaming tax8% on first SGD 2.4 billion GGR, 12% above
Casino entry levyCharged to Singapore citizens and permanent residents entering casinos
License validity: Casino duopoly (Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa) locked in through 2030
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
