“syndicate or transnational element was found to be offence-specific aggravating factors going towards harm caused by an offence in Logachev at [52]–[55] in the context of offences under s 172A of the Casino Control Act (Cap 33A, 2007 Rev Ed) for cheating at play in a casino. However, this was in the context of particip”
“nd beliefs. In Poh Soon Kiat v Desert Palace Inc (trading as Caesars Palace) [2010] 1 SLR 1129, the Court of Appeal relied on the fact that there was an “elaborate legal framework” provided under the Casino Control Act (Cap 33A, 2007 Rev Ed) to control and regulate casino gambling to ultimately find that gambling conti”
“I was referred to a number of authorities in relation to s 5(2) of the Act, as well as to the terms of the Act in its amended form, to the Casino Control Act (Cap 33A, 2007 Rev Ed) (“the Casino Control Act”), and to statutes to which the Act itself refers, as well as parliamentary debates. It is clear from the pleading”
“In Logachev at [43]–[50], in relation to an offence of cheating under s 172A of the Casino Control Act (Cap 33A, 2007 Rev Ed) (“CCA”), Menon CJ declined to adopt the Prosecution’s proposed sentencing bands based on the amount cheated for the following reasons:”
“osecution also contends that the sentencing ranges in Wong Chee Meng should apply instead of those set out in Logachev Vladislav v Public Prosecutor [2018] 4 SLR 609 (“Logachev”) for s 172A(2) of the Casino Control Act (Cap 33A, 2007 Rev Ed). According to the Prosecution, this is because market rigging offences ordinar”
“ar Entertainment QLD Limited (“the Judgment Creditor”) operates a casino known as “The Star Gold Coast” (“the Casino”) in Queensland, Australia, pursuant to a casino licence issued under Queensland’s Casino Control Act 1982.”
“y flawed to then divide the harm into three different levels based on arbitrary monetary thresholds. This view was also expressed by Menon CJ in Logachev in the context of cheating offences under the Casino Control Act (Cap 33A, 2007 Rev Ed) (“the Casino Control Act”):”
“to the application of ss 5(1) and 5(2) CLA: these exceptions were drawn in specific terms which did not allow for casinos operating abroad, as opposed to casinos falling within the provisions of the Casino Control Act.”
“The applicant operates a casino known as “The Star Sydney”, which was licensed in New South Wales under the Casino Control Act 1992 (NSW) by the Casino, Liquor and Gaming Control Authority of New South Wales.”
“Sixth, the “five-step sentencing bands” framework introduced in Logachev for offences punishable under s 172A(1) of the Casino Control Act (Cap 33A, 2007 Rev Ed). Like the “two-step sentencing band” framework above, the courts have yet to articulate when precisely this framework is appropriate. However, the approach in”
“We would compare this with the circumstances prevailing in Logachev, which was a case concerned with offences of cheating at play under s 172A(2) of the Casino Control Act (Cap 33A, 2007 Rev Ed). The principal form of harm resulting from such offences would be the loss of the amounts that the casinos were cheated of. T”
“or the renewal of premium membership. In contrast, the $2,000 “annual membership” referred to the annual membership fee payable by Singapore citizens for annual entry into a casino under s 116 of the Casino Control Act 2006 (2020 Rev Ed) (“Casino Control Act”). Prior to 30 October 2024, the levy was $2,000, and it has”
“adjustments – the sentencing framework established in Logachev Vladislav v Public Prosecutor [2018] 4 SLR 609 (“Logachev”) for offenders who claim trial to offences punishable under s 172A(2) of the Casino Control Act (Cap 33A, 2007 Rev Ed) (“CCA”).”