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Singapore takes actions against illegal gambling

Singapore (VNA) - More than 3,800 illegal gambling websites have been blocked by the Singaporean Ministry of Home Affairs, the ministry announced on January 8.

As of December 31, 2024, more than 145,000 illegal gambling transactions involving the Singapore public, amounting to approximately 37 million SGD (27 million USD), had been blocked.

Minister K. Shanmugam said that the blocking measures have impeded access to illegal online gambling to some extent. However, this approach is clearly not foolproof as illegal operators can easily create new websites.

He encouraged the public to report to the police illegal websites, apps, advertisements and bank accounts used by illegal gambling operators.

The minister said the Government has put in place various measures to help problem gamblers, such as funding social services agencies to provide counselling and run support groups./.

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