Gambling

Selling ‘Oripas’ trading card packs might be criminal, police will investigate reports: MHA

Oripas, short for “original packs”, are not official products but are seller-made blind packs marketed as a low-cost chance at high-value cards.

MLS bans Jones, Yeboah for life after gambling investigation

Nov 3, 2024; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; Columbus Crew midfielder Derrick Jones (5) warms up before a game against the New York Red Bulls in a 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One match at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images/File Photo

Illegal gambling operation uncovered by routine immigration check; man jailed 52 weeks

Kelvin Cheng Soon Wang was sentenced to 52 weeks’ jail and a $5,000 fine on March 5.

‘Cultivating’ scammers: Trading card community says some mystery packs promote cheating, gambling

Oripas, short for “original packs”, are not official products but are seller-made blind packs marketed as a low-cost chance at high-value cards.

Details of blind box regulations to be unveiled in mid-2026: Shanmugam

The regulations aim to mitigate the gambling inducement risk of blind boxes.

Prediction markets scrutinised over Iran bets

Analysts drew attention to a wave of wagers placed on Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's removal, while critics questioned the legality of the markets.

Toto Hong Bao Draw: $12m jackpot shared by 3 winning tickets

Queues had formed at Singapore Pools outlets islandwide ahead of the draw at 9.30pm on Feb 27.

UK gambling watchdog to weigh allowing punters to pay in crypto

Around 8 per cent of the UK's adult population own cryptocurrencies.

Trading card packs to be regulated in Singapore to manage gambling risks: MHA

The move is part of new regulations to manage gambling risks involving blind boxes.

Could the next big gambling destination be in the Gulf?

The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah is stepping up its tourism drive beyond beachfront hotels (above) and wading into the lucrative world of gambling.

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