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Blocked crypto site sees surge in S’pore-related bets; ‘no blocking method is foolproof’, says Govt

Based on checks by The Straits Times, Polymarket has seen a surge in bets related to the Republic in recent weeks.
Based on checks by The Straits Times, Polymarket has seen a surge in bets related to the Republic in recent weeks.

Traffic Police commander to take over as Gambling Regulatory Authority chief executive on June 2

Mr Daniel Tan Sin Heng (left) will succeed Mr Teo Chun Ching (right) as the Gambling Regulatory Authority's chief executive.
Mr Daniel Tan Sin Heng (left) will succeed Mr Teo Chun Ching (right) as the Gambling Regulatory Authority's chief executive.

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

MAGA v MAGA: Georgia election exposes divisions in Trump’s base

Mr Trump’s endorsement of a local prosecutor has not deterred 14 other Republican candidates from pressing ahead in the March 10 special election.
Mr Trump’s endorsement of a local prosecutor has not deterred 14 other Republican candidates from pressing ahead in the March 10 special election.

S’pore to regulate blind boxes to manage gambling risks: Shanmugam

Blind boxes are sealed boxes that contain a random collectible, such as a figurine, toy or accessory.
Blind boxes are sealed boxes that contain a random collectible, such as a figurine, toy or accessory.

When gamblers in S'pore get younger and the stakes get higher

Although remote gambling sites are illegal in Singapore, The Straits Times managed to access one without the use of a VPN.
Although remote gambling sites are illegal in Singapore, The Straits Times managed to access one without the use of a VPN.

Casino visits by Singapore citizens, PRs fell by 5,000 from 2023 to 2024: Gambling authority

The number of annual levies purchased by Singapore citizens and PRs fell by about 400 from 2023 to 2024.
The number of annual levies purchased by Singapore citizens and PRs fell by about 400 from 2023 to 2024.

$12.7 million Toto jackpot shared among 12 Group 2 winners after no one won top prize

The prize had snowballed to $12.7 million after the past three draws saw no winners.
The prize had snowballed to $12.7 million after the past three draws saw no winners.

1 ticket wins $12.3 million Toto jackpot draw

A queue at the Singapore Pools branch in Lucky Plaza on June 19.
A queue at the Singapore Pools branch in Lucky Plaza on June 19.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.