Keith Chua on Casino Control (Amendment) Bill
Singapore must continue to look at how to prevent problem gambling in its early stages, said NMP Keith Chua. As the country’s casinos are, by design, co-located with world-class entertainment, F&B, retail and convention facilities, these venues attract people of all ages, local and foreign. Some may feel “there is little harm trying out a casino experience”, he said. Mr Chua asked if there is data on whether “this seemingly innocent step” has led some down a path to problem gambling and whether this is being monitored. He suggested requiring casinos to ensure there is no direct access from public areas and attractions to shield unsuspecting visitors, including children, from exposure. He also suggested allowing parents to apply for exclusion orders for children under the age of 21, even if there is no existing evidence of any gambling problem. He asked if more resources could be deployed towards preventive and protective measures, such as programmes by Social Service Organisations and Family Service Centres. Mr Chua spoke in Parliament on Tuesday (Sep 10).
Singapore must continue to look at how to prevent problem gambling in its early stages, said NMP Keith Chua. As the country’s casinos are, by design, co-located with world-class entertainment, F&B, retail and convention facilities, these venues attract people of all ages, local and foreign. Some may feel “there is little harm trying out a casino experience”, he said. Mr Chua asked if there is data on whether “this seemingly innocent step” has led some down a path to problem gambling and whether this is being monitored. He suggested requiring casinos to ensure there is no direct access from public areas and attractions to shield unsuspecting visitors, including children, from exposure. He also suggested allowing parents to apply for exclusion orders for children under the age of 21, even if there is no existing evidence of any gambling problem. He asked if more resources could be deployed towards preventive and protective measures, such as programmes by Social Service Organisations and Family Service Centres. Mr Chua spoke in Parliament on Tuesday (Sep 10).
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