Coronavirus: Singapore Pools expects fall in European football bets

With the suspension of major leagues, punters have much fewer options to place wagers on

Punters at a Singapore Pools outlet. Legalised football betting was introduced in Singapore - and Asia - in 1999. SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS FILE PHOTO
Punters at a Singapore Pools outlet. Legalised football betting was introduced in Singapore - and Asia - in 1999. SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS FILE PHOTO
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The postponement of international sports due to the coronavirus will have an adverse impact on its business as punters are left with far fewer options on which to place bets, Singapore Pools said yesterday.

In response to queries from The Straits Times, its spokesman noted the lottery operator expects "a fall in sports betting with the suspension of football matches... However, this situation is not unique to Singapore Pools, it affects all within this business".

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on March 18, 2020, with the headline Coronavirus: Singapore Pools expects fall in European football bets. Subscribe