Singapore To Help Curb Gambling Problems By Banning Bankrupts

Singapore has made the commitment to moving towards full casino gambling. They have already decided that the form of gambling will be a part of their culture.

They are also, however, taking precautions to make sure they do everything within their power to help people avoid problem gambling.

The Casino Control Act was passed in 2006 and has several provisions banning certain groups from entering casinos in Singapore. Anyone receiving Special Grants or Public Assistance are forbidden from entering casinos under the "Third Party Exclusion" clause.

Now, officials are adding anyone who has claimed bankruptcy to the list. That makes it a total of 28,000 people in the area will be excluded from casinos under the provision.

The National Council on Problem Gambling is working with the Ministry of Community to ensure that the laws that are set forth in the exclusion clauses are adhered to by casinos in Singapore.

Problem gambling has been an issue that has been tackled by all areas where casinos are located. Singapore is going the extra mile to make sure they do as much as possible to curb people away from gambling problems.

January 22, 2008
Posted By Larry Rutherford
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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