§ 5 — Functions of Authority

5.—(1) The Authority has the following functions:(a)

to scrutinise, regulate and control gambling in or affecting Singapore to ensure that it is conducted honestly and free from criminal influence and exploitation;

(b)

to inquire into, and make recommendations to or otherwise advise the Minister on, matters relating to gambling, either on its own motion or upon the request of the Minister;

(c)

to research and inquire into matters relating to the control of gambling, including the probity and financial security and viability of persons involved in the management of gambling operations;

(d)

to work collaboratively with —(i)

the National Council on Problem Gambling to reduce the prevalence of problem gambling and the severity of harm from gambling; [Act 29 of 2024 wef 30/10/2024]

(ii)

the Singapore Police Force and public authorities or other persons (whether in or outside Singapore) responsible for investigating and prosecuting crimes, or for the regulation and control of the conduct of gambling, including sharing information with them for crime prevention and in circumstances where the Authority reasonably suspects an offence under any written law or other law may have been committed; and [Act 29 of 2024 wef 30/10/2024]

(iii)

the Ministry of Trade and Industry to ensure that any casino licensed by the Authority is and remains a part of an integrated resort developed on the designated site on which the casino is located;[Act 29 of 2024 wef 30/10/2024]

(e)

to foster responsible gambling and minimise the harm from gambling;

(f)

to set and maintain appropriate standards and levels of accountability for the conduct of gambling;

(g)

to perform such other functions as may be conferred on the Authority by any other Act.

(2) In performing the functions conferred on the Authority by subsection (1), the Authority must have regard to —(a)

the need to minimise harm caused by gambling, particularly the adverse social effects of lawful gambling;

(b)

the promotion of probity and integrity of persons involved in the conduct of gambling;

(c)

the conduct, extent and character of gambling and the provision, use and location of gambling and like wagering facilities, available to people in Singapore;

(d)

the need to ensure that the public in Singapore obtains reasonable net benefits from the conduct of gambling; and

(e)

the maintenance of public confidence and trust that gambling in Singapore is conducted honestly and free from criminal influence and exploitation.

(3) In addition to the functions conferred by this section, the Authority may undertake such other functions as the Minister may assign to the Authority, by notification in the Gazette, and in so undertaking —(a)

the Authority is deemed to be fulfilling the purposes of this Act; and

(b)

the provisions of this Act apply to the Authority in respect of those other functions.

(4) Nothing in this section imposes on the Authority, directly or indirectly, any form of duty or liability enforceable by proceedings before any court to which the Authority would not otherwise be subject.

(5) In this section, “casino”, “designated site” and “integrated resort” have the meanings given by section 2(1) of the Casino Control Act 2006.[Act 29 of 2024 wef 30/10/2024]

—(1) The Authority has the following functions:(a)

to scrutinise, regulate and control gambling in or affecting Singapore to ensure that it is conducted honestly and free from criminal influence and exploitation;

(b)

to inquire into, and make recommendations to or otherwise advise the Minister on, matters relating to gambling, either on its own motion or upon the request of the Minister;

(c)

to research and inquire into matters relating to the control of gambling, including the probity and financial security and viability of persons involved in the management of gambling operations;

(d)

to work collaboratively with —(i)

the National Council on Problem Gambling to reduce the prevalence of problem gambling and the severity of harm from gambling; [Act 29 of 2024 wef 30/10/2024]

(ii)

the Singapore Police Force and public authorities or other persons (whether in or outside Singapore) responsible for investigating and prosecuting crimes, or for the regulation and control of the conduct of gambling, including sharing information with them for crime prevention and in circumstances where the Authority reasonably suspects an offence under any written law or other law may have been committed; and [Act 29 of 2024 wef 30/10/2024]

(iii)

the Ministry of Trade and Industry to ensure that any casino licensed by the Authority is and remains a part of an integrated resort developed on the designated site on which the casino is located;[Act 29 of 2024 wef 30/10/2024]

(e)

to foster responsible gambling and minimise the harm from gambling;

(f)

to set and maintain appropriate standards and levels of accountability for the conduct of gambling;

(g)

to perform such other functions as may be conferred on the Authority by any other Act.

(2) In performing the functions conferred on the Authority by subsection (1), the Authority must have regard to —(a)

the need to minimise harm caused by gambling, particularly the adverse social effects of lawful gambling;

(b)

the promotion of probity and integrity of persons involved in the conduct of gambling;

(c)

the conduct, extent and character of gambling and the provision, use and location of gambling and like wagering facilities, available to people in Singapore;

(d)

the need to ensure that the public in Singapore obtains reasonable net benefits from the conduct of gambling; and

(e)

the maintenance of public confidence and trust that gambling in Singapore is conducted honestly and free from criminal influence and exploitation.

(3) In addition to the functions conferred by this section, the Authority may undertake such other functions as the Minister may assign to the Authority, by notification in the Gazette, and in so undertaking —(a)

the Authority is deemed to be fulfilling the purposes of this Act; and

(b)

the provisions of this Act apply to the Authority in respect of those other functions.

(4) Nothing in this section imposes on the Authority, directly or indirectly, any form of duty or liability enforceable by proceedings before any court to which the Authority would not otherwise be subject.

(5) In this section, “casino”, “designated site” and “integrated resort” have the meanings given by section 2(1) of the Casino Control Act 2006.[Act 29 of 2024 wef 30/10/2024]