FAP to Start Domestic Online Gambling Website After Banning Overseas Ones

[makapaaa]

[h=1]Ah, so the real reason for banning SGs from visiting overseas gambling websites is to channel the revenue back to the Familee's own pockets. Not so much for the good of SGs. How low can the Familee goes? What has it turned SG into? Should not such a treacherous Leegime be kicked out of power?

Singapore Pools looking to start licensed gambling website[/h]
Published on Dec 13, 2013
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Singapore Pools is looking to launch the first licensed gambling website to be based in Singapore.
It comes two weeks after the Government announced plans to limit access to remote gambling platforms such as those on the Internet and accessible via mobile gadgets.
Sources told The Straits Times the lottery operator is exploring ways to offer an online betting option to registered members as part of plans to revamp its portal. One proposal is upgrading the existing members portal to allow those who sign up with its phone betting system to place bets online. They can now log on only to check previous transactions and must call a hotline to place bets.
Adults who want to register as members and set up accounts must meet criteria like passing identity and credit history checks.

 

[makapaaa]

This is the rhetoric:

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-to-restrict/902454.html

Singapore to restrict remote gambling activities

Singapore authorities are moving to restrict remote gambling activities. When in place, the proposed measures could be one of the most comprehensive undertaken by any jurisdiction.

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Singapore currently does not have any specific laws to deal with remote gambling.

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<!-- /tab-gallery-area -->SINGAPORE: Singapore authorities are moving to restrict remote gambling activities.
Remote gambling refers to gambling via the Internet or any communication device, such as a smart phone.
When in place, the proposed measures could be one of the most comprehensive undertaken by any jurisdiction.
Remote gambling sites are accessible anytime, anywhere, with some clearly targeting the Singapore market with proclamations of no levies. Singapore citizens have to pay a S$100 levy to enter the country's two casinos.
There are currently no specific laws to deal with remote gambling here, and there are concerns over its social impact.
Associate Professor Hannah Lim from Nanyang Business School’s Division of Business Law, said: "A lot of the Internet gambling websites that are unregulated, they have odds that are just practically fraudulent and we have to protect our own community."

An online survey of about 1,000 Internet users in Singapore showed that about a third had gambled remotely at least once in the past year.

Fifty-eight per cent are men. They are also relatively young -- 64 per cent are between the ages of 25 and 44, and 75 per cent spent up to two hours a week on remote gambling.
The most common forms are casino-type games, sports betting and poker.

Authorities said remote gambling operations can also become a source or conduit of funds for illegal activities and syndicated crime.

Second Minister for Home Affairs S Iswaran said: "These are very much in jurisdictions beyond Singapore.
"The integrity of the system, the risks they pose are well beyond our ability to control and therefore, we need to make sure that this is tightly controlled in the Singapore context."
Thus, new laws will be in place.
Gambling websites as well as payments to remote gambling operators will be blocked. Advertisements promoting remote gambling will also be prohibited.

Assoc Prof Lim said: "I think it's more comprehensive than any other jurisdiction has ever attempted. Many jurisdictions have started off at attempting to ban and some still do.

"Many states in the US still do ban Internet gambling, but they've never backed it up with technical measures and if you don't back it up with technical measures, it's not going to be effective.”

There may, however, be some exemptions to allow a limited form of remote gambling through a strictly-regulated authorised entity.

Mr Iswaran said authorities here will consider similar provisions carefully.

He elaborated: "We are not starting on the basis that there will definitely be a provision.

"But if at all there is to be one, we have to be very satisfied and our officials and authorities need to be convinced that first, it will be very tightly controlled -- that is, in terms of who can get access, how it will be managed, the integrity of the system and of course, for a very prescribed narrow range of products."

While the measures may ultimately not be foolproof, Mr Iswaran said they will impede access and send a clear signal on Singapore's regulatory stance.

"The signal in terms of our stance is very clear and I think potential operators and those who are minded to access our market will then pay heed to these provisions," he said.

Separately, the National Council of Problem Gambling together with the Social and Family Development Ministry and voluntary welfare organisations will step up its public education efforts on the ills of games that simulate gambling.

Mr Iswaran said: "The distinction between social gaming and online gambling is blurring, with some games on social media platforms closely modelled on casino-style games. These seemingly harmless games can desensitise youths to the dangers and ills of gambling."

It is estimated that the remote gambling market in Singapore could be worth some US$300 million, and it is expected to grow by 6 to 7 per cent annually.

Nothing is cast in stone yet. There will be a public consultation exercise over the next few weeks to get stakeholders to weigh in on the issue.

The new laws are expected to be in place by early next year.


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[Scrooball (clone)]

When are they going to ban coffins with the exception of Anti U See ones?

 

[makapaaa]

After the Old Fart passes on?

When are they going to ban coffins with the exception of Anti U See ones?

 

[I_Hate_Pappies]

So coincidental.

 

[laksaboy]

Well, that didn't take very long did it?

Glad to see Singapore Pools help do its part to help *ahem* restrict remote gambling activities.


:kma:

 

[Annunaki]

Excellent more fucking good years ahead

 

[Microsoft]

Chey...for a while moi tot de papies doing it for de well being of sinkie...wun lai xi want de whole pie to themselves....zhong ne fan shu hum kar chan papies

 

[I_Hate_Pappies]

Chey...for a while moi tot de papies doing it for de well being of sinkie...wun lai xi want de whole pie to themselves....zhong ne fan shu hum kar chan papies

For a while? Fuck! It never across in my mind for a nanosecond that they give a shit about Sinkies well being.:oIo:

 

[pyshock]

肥水 不流外人田. 不赚白不赚!

 

[sleaguepunter]

For a while? Fuck! It never across in my mind for a nanosecond that they give a shit about Sinkies well being.:oIo:

smlj, betting apps on smart phone at least 2-3 liao lor by singapore turfclub. i had been betting on horses using the apps ever since turfclub provide the service. as long open a betting account with turfclub, can bet on horses liao and not limited to bet before 5pm at spools outlets. can even bet on melbourne cup from the comfort of office.

http://www.turfclub.com.sg/Wagering/BettingServices/Pages/MobileTote.aspx

open account with turfclub so much simple compare to pools connect. only thing can only bet on horses.

 

[Microsoft]

Mus show...how disappointed we r mah...

For a while? Fuck! It never across in my mind for a nanosecond that they give a shit about Sinkies well being.:oIo:

 

[Narong Wongwan]

Pappy hypocrites dun even bother to wayang or have a cooling off period before cashing in.
Vile scums with only dollars signs in their eyes.
Next they will start legalizing porn and recreation drugs for profit.

 

[halsey02]

When are they going to ban coffins with the exception of Anti U See ones?

Ahh! Wason! you beginning see the light, soon, all F$#%#%%g at Geylang & elsewhere will be ILLEEGAL, except those "f$#$%k shop" with the U see mark, CASE TRUST, National Health Board, AWARE, AVA, NEA...etc certification & mark. You must produce your ID to register & checked against the ROM records, after ten visits, they will write to your wife, If there is a HPV, VD outbreak they will write to your wife, if there is a HIV/AIDS outbreak...they CDC vehicle with the police, will escort you to Middleton Hospital..oops! CDC..our government look after you mah!

 

[laksaboy]

Pappy hypocrites dun even bother to wayang or have a cooling off period before cashing in.
Vile scums with only dollars signs in their eyes.
Next they will start legalizing porn and recreation drugs for profit.

Fairprice escort agency and the PA High Society.

 

[Narong Wongwan]

Fairprice escort agency and the PA High Society.

The current local social escort scene is controlled by a few players eventhough there seems to be many companies in operations ....
As expected the companies are run by pap cronies....so no shakeup in the industry as yet.

 

[I_Hate_Pappies]

Mus show...how disappointed we r mah...

Big Sexy must be thinking why are we talking to ourselves again.

 

[GoldenDragon]

No threat to online bookies. Trust me. They still don't get the picture after all these years.

 

[I_Hate_Pappies]

No threat to online bookies. Trust me. They still don't get the picture after all these years.

Why? They have shares in IBC and SBO?

 

[kopiuncle]

This is a brilliant world class idea.

Let the money roll into Singapore. Why let others make the money. Sure win win situation for Singapore.

Yes, make all forms of gambling on line! No need to queue! No need to wait and get upset when a punter asks many questions and there you are standing in the queue , wanting to pee...

You can avoid all the uncles and aunties ...no need to queue liao!!!

This is brilliant world class scheme for Singaporeans!!! Fantastic!!! Damned happy now!!! HUAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And mind you, a THIRD CASINO IS GOING TO OPEN SOON!!!!!!!!!!!!! HUAT AH!!!!!!!!!!!