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[AhLee]

 

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Singapore Government should shut down the two casinos immediately.
Most of the employees in MBS and RWS are foreign workers.
Casinos in Singapore actually create job importing more foreign workers than hire local workers.
Casinos increase more crimes like robbery, theft, CBT, loanshark, broken families etc.
If the authority can shut down Kranji Turf Club then casinos should be not in Singapore.

 

[AhLee]

Singapore Government should shut down the two casinos immediately.
Most of the employees in MBS and RWS are foreign workers.
Casinos in Singapore actually create job importing more foreign workers than hire local workers.
Casinos increase more crimes like robbery, theft, CBT, loanshark, broken families etc.
If the authority can shut down Kranji Turf Club then casinos should be not in Singapore.

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Under Chinese law, foreign casinos like Marina Bay Sands (MBS) and their patrons are subject to strict regulations that often conflict with local Singaporean laws.

1. Does MBS Breach Chinese Law by Targeting High Rollers?
Yes, from the perspective of the Chinese government. While MBS operates legally under Singapore law, Chinese authorities have explicitly stated that:

• Solicitation is Illegal: Overseas casinos are not allowed to invite or entice Chinese citizens to gamble on their premises.
• Criminal Code Amendment (2021): China amended its criminal code to target those who organize or solicit Chinese citizens to participate in overseas gambling. This specifically targets junket operators and casino representatives who recruit "whales" or high rollers from the mainland.
• Blacklisting: The Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism maintains a "blacklist" of overseas tourist destinations that open casinos specifically to target mainland Chinese customers.
  
  
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2. Is it Illegal for Chinese Citizens to Gamble at MBS?
The legal status depends on the individual's role and the "seriousness" of the gambling:

• The Embassy's View: The Chinese Embassy in Singapore maintains that cross-border gambling violates Chinese laws, even in jurisdictions where casinos are legal. They warn that such activity is "suspected of violating the laws" of China.
• Organized vs. Individual Gambling: Under the 2021 amendment, criminal penalties primarily apply when citizens are organized to participate in overseas gambling involving "huge amounts" or other serious circumstances.
• Legal Nuance: Legal experts note that while China bans gambling domestically, there is no rule that explicitly forbids an individual tourist from gambling for personal entertainment while abroad. However, the embassy's repeated warnings serve as a deterrent and indicate that the government considers it a violation of national policy.

3. Practical Implications for MBS

• Debt Collection: Singaporean courts have noted that casinos face difficulties collecting gambling debts from mainland Chinese high rollers because Chinese courts generally refuse to enforce such judgments, as they view the underlying gambling debt as illegal.
  
  
• Consular Protection: The embassy has warned that it may not provide consular protection to citizens who encounter trouble (such as debt or detention) arising from illegal gambling activities.
  

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[HorLee]

MBS got give or offers "pek kim" to the deceased patron ?

Heard , market rate at least S$100,000/- , tio boh ?

 

[HorLee]

Warning: This article contains mentions of suicide. Audience discretion is advised.​

The Chinese embassy in Singapore has issued a reminder for its citizens to stay away from gambling after one of its citizens jumped to his death in Singapore.

According to the embassy in its Feb. 14 statement, the citizen had done so after gambling at Marina Bay Sands (MBS).

However, it did not provide any details on when the incident happened.

The embassy said it is currently guiding the family through funeral arrangements.

The Chinese embassy had issued a similar statement previously to deter Chinese citizens from gambling.

In March 2024, it issued a reminder, which analysts said was tantamount to a warning that could spook punters and cause them to lie low.

However, there has been no clear legislation punishing Chinese nationals for placing bets overseas, legal experts said at the time.

Citizens should stay away from gambling with Chinese New Year approaching​

In this latest note, the embassy highlighted that it had handled several deaths related to gambling in recent years and had issued prior warnings.

It also pointed out that with Chinese New Year approaching, Chinese tourists and citizens in Singapore are "solemnly" reminded to stay away from gambling and improve their legal awareness.

The embassy then issued the following warning points.

Illegal to gamble overseas under Chinese law​

Under mainland Chinese law, gambling is prohibited, with the prohibition on Chinese citizens also applying to overseas casinos that are operating legally.

Any Chinese citizen who gambles in international locations will be suspected of violating Chinese law, especially if it involves the organisation of gambling activities, the embassy said.

Gambling can lead to financial ruin and entails criminal risks​

Gambling also leads to financial ruin, a breakdown in the family and even death, the embassy added.

Cross-border gambling also entails criminal risks such as fraud, money laundering, kidnapping, detention, human trafficking, and smuggling.

Platform for addressing overseas gambling launched​

In addition, the Chinese government has also launched an online platform for combating overseas gambling.

Anyone who has information on Chinese citizens who are opening or operating casinos overseas, or organising or recruiting Chinese citizens to gamble or participate in cross-border gambling, should make a report, the embassy said.

 

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