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Inside the speculative world of trading cards, and why Singapore needs a new rulebook

The “rip and ship” live stream has come amid a global resurgence of interest after the Covid-19 pandemic in collecting Pokemon cards.

174 arrested after Philippine police bust online cockfighting ring in Manila

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Trading cards: Childhood hobby, investment asset or a gateway to gambling?

Collecting nostalgic trading cards might bring back fond childhood memories, but consider whether the hyped-up investment market and livestreaming trends are crossing the line into 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.

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