Singapore legislation
Section 104
Section 104
Simulated gaming
(1)
A casino operator may conduct gaming on a simulated basis only if all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the simulated gaming is for the purpose of training casino employees, testing gaming equipment or gaming procedures or demonstrating the conduct and playing of games;
the casino operator has notified the Authority in writing at least 7 days before the commencement of the simulated gaming;
no cash or chips are used in the course of the simulated gaming;
no winnings in money or money’s worth are kept by any person as a result of any game played in the course of the simulated gaming.
(2)
In a case where any of the conditions in subsection (1) cannot be satisfied at any simulated gaming to be conducted by a casino operator, the casino operator must not conduct that simulated gaming unless —
it has obtained the prior written approval of the Authority; and
the simulated gaming is conducted in accordance with such conditions as the Authority may impose in its approval.
(3)
Despite the provisions of any other law, the possession and use of gaming equipment as authorised by subsection (1) or (2) is lawful.
(4)
Any casino operator who contravenes subsection (2) shall be liable to disciplinary action.