Casino Control (Conduct of Gaming) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

These Regulations are the Casino Control (Conduct of Gaming) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 and come into operation on 21 September 2026.

In the Casino Control (Conduct of Gaming) Regulations 2009 (G.N. No. S 594/2009) (called in these Regulations the principal Regulations), in regulation 1, replace “(Conduct of Gaming)” with “(Conduct of Casino Gambling)”.

In the principal Regulations, in regulation 2, replace the definitions of “approved game”, “approved game rules” and “cage” with —“ “approved casino gambling” means a casino game or any other form of casino gambling approved by the Authority under section 100(1) of the Act;“approved rules”, in relation to any approved casino gambling, means the rules which have been approved by the Authority under section 100(1) of the Act for an approved casino game or other form of approved casino gambling;“cage” means an area within any casino premises at which cash and casino chips are deposited, and financial transactions and the paperwork necessary to support the conduct of casino gambling are carried out;”.

In the principal Regulations, in regulation 4, replace “any chips for gaming (other than complimentary chips) to any patron unless the chips are paid for to the value of the chips” with “any casino chips (other than complimentary casino chips) to any patron unless the casino chips are paid for to the value of the casino chips”.

In the principal Regulations, in regulation 6 —

in paragraph (1), replace “gaming day” with “business day”; and

replace paragraph (2) with —“(2) In this regulation, “business day” means a 24‑hour period which constitutes a normal business day of a casino, being the same period by which the casino keeps its books and records for business and accounting purposes.”.

In the principal Regulations, in regulation 9 —

replace the regulation heading with —“Casino chips to be used only for casino gambling or tips in casino premises”; and

in paragraph (1), replace sub-paragraph (a) with —“(a)casino gambling; or”.

In the principal Regulations, in Part III, replace the Part heading with —“CONDUCT OF CASINO GAMBLING AT TABLES, ON GAMING MACHINES AND USING GAMING PROGRAMS”.

In the principal Regulations, in regulation 10 —

in paragraph (1), replace “the playing of games in its casino” with “any casino gambling”; and

in paragraph (2), replace “approved game” with “approved casino gambling”.

In the principal Regulations, in regulation 11 —

replace the regulation heading with —“Placing of wagers on casino gambling at tables”;

replace paragraph (1) with —“(1) Subject to paragraph (2), a wager on any approved casino gambling conducted at a table must be made by casino chips and, if applicable, one or more match play coupons.”;

in paragraph (2), replace “an approved game” with “any approved casino gambling conducted at a table”; and

in paragraph (2), replace sub‑paragraph (c) with —“(c)made without any casino chips at the table, unless otherwise provided in the approved rules.”.

In the principal Regulations, after regulation 11, insert —“Placing of wagers by proxy on gaming machines and gaming programs11A. A casino operator must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the casino operator does not allow any wager to be placed on a gaming machine or using a gaming program —

by another person on behalf of a patron who is not present in person at the casino; or

by a patron who is not so present using any communication device or equipment.”.

In the principal Regulations, in regulation 12 —

in paragraphs (1) and (2), replace “an approved game” with “any approved casino gambling”;

in paragraph (1)(b), replace “approved game rules of the game” with “approved rules”;

in paragraph (2), replace “playing of that game” with “patron’s participation in the approved casino gambling”; and

in paragraph (3), replace “approved game rules of the approved game” with “approved rules”.

In the principal Regulations, replace regulation 13 with —“Winnings to be paid in casino chips

13. Winnings on any approved casino gambling must be paid to a patron only in casino chips, unless otherwise provided in the approved rules.”.

In the principal Regulations, replace regulation 14 with —“Payment of winnings in full

14. A casino operator must pay every patron who wins a wager on any casino game or other form of casino gambling the patron’s winnings in full without deduction of any commission or fee, unless otherwise provided in the rules of the casino game or other form of casino gambling.”.

In the principal Regulations, in regulation 15 —

in the regulation heading, replace “game” with “casino gambling”;

replace paragraphs (1) to (4) with —“(1) A casino operator must declare any casino gambling void if there is any malfunction or fault in, or interruption in the operation of, any part of any gaming machine, gaming program or other gaming equipment that affects the outcome of the casino gambling.

Without prejudice to paragraph (1), a casino operator may declare any casino gambling void if ––

there is a force majeure event that disrupts the casino gambling;

the casino operator knows or reasonably suspects that a patron is committing or has committed an offence under the Act or any other written law in such a manner as may affect the outcome of the casino gambling; or

the approved rules provide for other circumstances under which the casino gambling may be declared void and the declaration is done under those circumstances.

If any casino gambling is declared void under paragraph (1) or (2), the casino operator must ––

clearly notify every patron participating in the casino gambling that the casino gambling has been declared void; and (b)refund all wagers made on the casino gambling.

Where any casino gambling is declared void under paragraph (1) or (2) (except on the ground of a force majeure event under paragraph (2)(a)), the casino operator may, in addition, recover the winnings of any or all patrons from the casino gambling, if ––

there is clear information provided to the players participating in the casino gambling or displayed prominently in the casino concerning the circumstances under which, and the means by which, winnings will be recovered when the casino gambling is declared void; and

the recovery of winnings is done in accordance with the information in sub-paragraph (a).”; and

in paragraph (5)(f), replace “the game” with “the casino gambling”.

In the principal Regulations, in regulation 16 —

in the regulation heading, replace “of gaming table or gaming machine” with “or stoppage of table, gaming machine or gaming program”;

in paragraph (1), replace “of any gaming table or gaming machine” with “or stoppage of any table, gaming machine or gaming program”;

in paragraph (2), replace sub-paragraph (a) with —“(a)displaying a notice of the impending stoppage of a gaming machine or gaming program on the screen of the gaming machine or the electronic device (other than a gaming machine) on which the gaming program is used (as the case may be) for a reasonable period of time before the stoppage of the gaming machine or gaming program, as the case may be; or”; (d)replace paragraph (3) with —“(3) A casino operator may close or stop a table, gaming machine or gaming program without notice where it has reasonable cause to believe that the closure is necessary ––

in the interests of public or private safety;

to ensure that casino gambling is conducted honestly; or

to maintain, repair or otherwise deal immediately with any table, gaming machine, gaming program or other gaming equipment to ensure the security and integrity of casino gambling.”; and

in paragraph (4), replace “, in relation to a gaming table or a gaming machine” with “and “stoppage”, in relation to a table, gaming machine or gaming program”.

In the principal Regulations, replace regulation 17 with —“Casino gambling by intoxicated persons prohibited 17. A casino operator must not permit a person who is in a state of intoxication to participate in any casino gambling.”.

In the principal Regulations, after regulation 17, insert —“Assistance to patrons17A.—

A casino operator must —

display prominently in the casino a notice informing patrons where a copy of the approved rules for each approved casino gambling may be inspected;

display prominently in the casino —

the information concerning those rules, the mode of payment of winning wagers and the payout odds of each winning wager; and

any other information to the player that the Authority directs; and

display prominently at each table or location related to the participation in any form of casino gambling, a sign indicating the permissible minimum and maximum wagers pertaining to the form of casino gambling.

A casino operator must allow a patron to inspect a copy of the approved rules for any approved casino gambling on request.”.

In the principal Regulations, in regulation 18 —

in the regulation heading, replace “gaming on casino premises” with “casino gambling”;

in paragraph (1), replace sub-paragraph (a) with —“(a)advise a patron how to participate in any casino gambling, except to explain the approved rules or to ensure the patron’s compliance with the relevant approved rules;”;

in paragraph (1)(d), replace “gaming activity” with “casino gambling”;

in paragraphs (3) and (3A), replace “conduct games” with “conduct casino gambling”; and

in paragraph (3)(e), replace “a gaming table or gaming machine” with “a table, gaming machine or gaming program”.

In the principal Regulations, in regulation 19 —

after paragraph (d), insert —“(da)allows wagers to be placed on a gaming machine or using a gaming program other than in accordance with regulation 11A;”; and

in paragraph (g), replace “regulation 15(1), 16 or 17” with “regulation 15(1), 16, 17 or 17A”.

In the principal Regulations —

in Part II, in the Part heading, replace “CHIPS” with “CASINO CHIPS”;

in the following provisions, in the regulation heading, replace “chips” wherever it appears with “casino chips”:Regulation 3Regulation 4Regulation 6Regulation 8;

in the following provisions, replace “Chips” with “Casino Chips”:Regulation 3Regulation 9(1);

in the following provisions, replace “chips” wherever it appears with “casino chips”:Regulation 4(b) and (f)Regulation 6(1)Regulation 7Regulation 8Regulation 9(2)Regulation 11(2)(b)Regulation 18(1)(c) and (2)Regulation 19(a) and (b);

in the following provisions, replace “gaming table” wherever it appears with “table”:Regulation 11(2)(a)Regulation 12(4)Regulation 16(2)(b); and (f)in the following provisions, replace “a game” with “any casino gambling”:Regulation 18(1)(b), (3)(d) and (3A)Regulation 19(f).