At the same time, social safeguards have been enhanced, with the daily casino entry levy for Singaporeans and PRs raised from $100 to $150 and the annual levy from $2,000 to $3,000 since last Thursday.
Counsellors who help gamblers welcomed the higher levy, saying they will deter casual gamblers who visit the casinos occasionally.
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