Singapore legislation
Clause 15
Clause 15
Authority of totalisator operations and investments in accordance with approved scheme
(1)
Notwithstanding the provisions of any other written law to the contrary, it shall be lawful for —
totalisator investments in respect of horse races to be lodged and received, and for dividends to be paid in respect of such investments, in accordance with an approved scheme; and
any person of or above the age of 18 years to buy a ticket or chance or take part in any totalisator operated in accordance with an approved scheme, notwithstanding that he is not a member of a turf club.
(2)
Where any totalisator is operated in accordance with an approved scheme, no person shall be liable in respect of the use of such totalisator to any penalty or forfeiture under the Common Gaming Houses Act (Cap. 49) or the Betting Act (Cap. 21) or any other written law for the time being in force relating to gaming, betting or lotteries.