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Private lotteries to be unlawful
Mon, Jan 10, 2011
AsiaOne
SINGAPORE - Singaporeans who conduct their own private lotteries without first applying for permits will soon get into trouble with the law.
A new bill passed by Parliament today ruled that private lotteries conducted without permission will be considered illegal.
Offenders may be fined up to $20,000 or imprisoned up to 5 years, or both.
The bill also stated that applications for permits may also have to be accompanied by a security deposit that is specified by the Comissioner of Betting Duties.
Failure to provide the security deposit will result in the applicant being fined up to $5,000. The security deposit may also be forfeited by the Commissioner if the applicant does not fulfill all the legal obligations.
The new bill is a repeal and re-enactment of the Private Lotteries Act (Cap.250) and provides for the appointment of new administrators such as the Permit Officer and the Commissioner of Betting Duties, together with new powers such as imposing penalties or compounding offences.
Private lotteries to be unlawful
Mon, Jan 10, 2011
AsiaOne
SINGAPORE - Singaporeans who conduct their own private lotteries without first applying for permits will soon get into trouble with the law.
A new bill passed by Parliament today ruled that private lotteries conducted without permission will be considered illegal.
Offenders may be fined up to $20,000 or imprisoned up to 5 years, or both.
The bill also stated that applications for permits may also have to be accompanied by a security deposit that is specified by the Comissioner of Betting Duties.
Failure to provide the security deposit will result in the applicant being fined up to $5,000. The security deposit may also be forfeited by the Commissioner if the applicant does not fulfill all the legal obligations.
The new bill is a repeal and re-enactment of the Private Lotteries Act (Cap.250) and provides for the appointment of new administrators such as the Permit Officer and the Commissioner of Betting Duties, together with new powers such as imposing penalties or compounding offences.
