Singapore, 20 January 2021 – We have been informed by the Singapore TB Elimination Programme (STEP) of the detection of individuals diagnosed with tuberculosis between February 2015 to October 2020 and had visited Singapore Pools' Bedok Off-Course Betting Centre (Bedok OCB) and spent prolonged durations (i.e. cumulatively days) watching live horse-racing telecasts.

The health and safety of our employees, customers and the public are our top priority. We are providing full assistance to and cooperating fully with STEP.

We wish to inform our customers that officers from STEP may be contacting customers who had visited Bedok OCB between 12 February to 25 March 2020 for screening as a precautionary measure. We encourage those who are contacted by STEP for screening to do so.

Customers or members of the public who require further information on the matter can contact Tuberculosis Control Unit at 6258 3142 or contactclinic@ttsh.com.sg, or Singapore Pools Customer Service at 6786 6688.

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About Singapore Pools

Singapore Pools was established by the Singapore government on 23 May 1968 to provide safe and trusted betting to counter illegal gambling. As a not-for-profit organisation, all of Singapore Pools’ surpluses are channelled to Tote Board to fund a wide range of causes in social service, community development, sports, arts, education and health sectors. Since 2004, over $5 billion have been channelled to Tote Board. In addition, Singapore Pools also contributes about $2 billion annually to the Government in the form of taxes and duties.

Our responsible gaming practices have been awarded the highest level of certification (Level 4) by the World Lottery Association’s Responsible Gaming Framework since 2012; with recertification in 2015 and 2019.

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Ms Jackie Yu
Dy Director, Corporate Communications
DID: 6216 6677 / 9688 4269
Email: jackieyu@sgpoolz.com.sg

Mr Chin Sau Ho
Director, Community Partnerships & Communications
DID: 6216 8716
Email: Chinsauho@sgpoolz.com.sg