Singapore legislation

Regulation 9

of Casino Control (Prevention of Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing and Proliferation Financing) Regulations 2009

Regulation 9

Verification of identity for opening of patron account

Subregulation 1

A casino operator shall, before opening a patron account for a patron ––

(a)

verify the identity of the patron, and the persons referred to in regulation 8(3) where applicable, using reliable and independent sources; and

(b)

retain a copy of all documents used in verifying the matters in sub-paragraph (a).

Subregulation 2

A casino operator shall not allow any debit or withdrawal from a patron account to be made without a licensed special employee having, on at least one prior occasion, had face-to-face contact at the casino premises with the patron in whose name the patron account is opened and verified his identity.