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On 18 Apr 05, the Government announced its
decision to proceed with two Integrated Resorts (IR) with casino gaming
in Singapore. Casinos need to be regulated to keep out crime and to
ensure that the environment in the IRs remains safe for everyone. |
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Regulatory control is also critical to
preserve public confidence and support for the continued growth and
success of the IR. Other countries which have IRs also have laws
governing casino gaming. |
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The Ministry of Home Affairs has drafted the
Casino Control Bill with inputs from the Ministry of Community
Development, Youth and Sports, Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of
Trade and Industry. |
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The objectives of the Casino Control Bill
are to ensure that: - |
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a) the casinos remain free from criminal
influence or exploitation; |
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b) gaming in the casinos is conducted in
accordance with the laws; and |
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c) the potential of casinos to cause harm to
minors, vulnerable persons and society at large is minimised. |
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The Bill also provides for the establishment
of the Casino Regulatory Authority and gives functions and powers to the
Authority and the National Council for Problem Gambling. |
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The draft Casino Control Bill will be
released for public consultation via the Feedback Unit Government
Consultation Portal (www.feedback.gov.sg)
from Monday, 17 October 2005. |
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Interested parties can forward their views
and comments via the portal. We request that all comments be made by 11
November 2005. |
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Following the feedback, we will publish a
summary of comments together with our response by 31 December 2005. |
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Ministry of Home
Affairs
14 October 2005 |
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Source:
www.mha.gov.sg Media Release 14
October 2005 |
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