Illegal gambling poses significant risks, including fraud, addiction, and links to organized crime. By offering a legal alternative, Singapore Pools aims to mitigate these dangers and uphold the integrity of betting activities in Singapore.

In the news:

  • July 2024 - Illegal remote betting syndicate busted: 43 arrested in joint Singapore-Malaysia raids (read more)
  • November 2024 - 'Gamblers think their problems will disappear': Crackdown on illegal sites but addiction hard to beat (read more)
  • January 2025 - Over 3,800 illegal gambling sites, $37m worth of such transactions blocked by MHA: Shanmugam (read more)

Legal Betting with Singapore Pools

Singapore Pools is the only operator licensed under the Gambling Control Act to provide lotteries and sports betting services in Singapore. Engaging in gambling activities with unlicensed operators is illegal and can result in severe penalties.


Penalties for Illegal Gambling in Singapore

Under the Gambling Control Act 2022, Singapore enforces a stringent three-tier penalty structure targeting.

Operators: Individuals or entities conducting illegal gambling activities.


First-time Offenders:

  • Fines up to S$500,000
  • and/or imprisonment up to 7 years

Repeat Offenders:

  • Fines up to S$700,000
  • and/or imprisonment up to 10 years

Agents: Those who assist in organizing or managing unlawful gambling operations.


  • Fines up to S$200,000
  • and/or imprisonment up to 5 years

for organizing or managing unlawful gambling operations.

Punters: Individuals who participate in illegal gambling.


  • Fines up to S$10,000
  • and/or imprisonment up to 6 months

for participating in illegal gambling activities.


Additional Offences and Penalties

Advertising Unlawful Gambling


  • Fines up to S$20,000

for promoting illegal gambling activities.

Allowing Premises for Illegal Gambling


  • Fines up to S$500,000
  • and/or imprisonment up to 7 years

for property owners permitting their premises to be used for illegal gambling.

Financing Illegal Gambling


  • Fines up to S$500,000
  • and/or imprisonment up to 7 years

for those providing financial support to illegal gambling operations.


Alert us!

If you encounter or suspect any illegal gambling activities, report them to the Singapore Police Force via the I-Witness portal. Your vigilance helps maintain a safe and lawful environment for all.

By choosing to bet with Singapore Pools, you're not only ensuring a safe and regulated gaming experience but also contributing to the betterment of our community.