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Gambling Control (Sponsorship of Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix — Exemption) Order 2025

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Type: Subsidiary Legislation
Status: In force
Enacted: 2022
Sections: 4

Quick answer

About this subsidiary legislation

Gambling Control (Sponsorship of Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix — Exemption) Order 2025 is Singapore Subsidiary Legislation, cited as Subsidiary Legislation GCA-S664-2025 2022, currently marked in force and first recorded in 2022.

Regulation 1

Citation and period in force

This Order is the Gambling Control (Sponsorship of Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix — Exemption) Order 2025.(2) This Order is in force for the period between 3 October 2025 and 31 December 2028 (both dates inclusive).

Subregulation 1

This Order is the Gambling Control (Sponsorship of Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix — Exemption) Order 2025.

Subregulation 2

This Order is in force for the period between 3 October 2025 and 31 December 2028 (both dates inclusive).

Regulation 2

Definitions

In this Order —“organiser”, in relation to a specified event, means any of the following persons:

(a)

Formula One World Championship Limited;

(b)

Formula One Marketing Limited;

(c)

Singapore GP Pte. Ltd.;

(d)

any agent of a person mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c);“race car driver” means a driver of a race car who is a member of a racing team;“racing team” means a team that participates in a competition at a specified sporting event;“relevant advertisement” means any advertisement that gives publicity to, or promotes, an unauthorised gambling service provided, or to be provided, by a sponsor;“specified event” means any of the following:

(a)

a specified sporting event;

(b)

an activity for the purpose of marketing or promoting a specified sporting event;

(c)

an activity in connection with a specified sporting event that involves the public or any section of the public;“specified person” means any of the following persons:

(a)

an organiser of a specified event;

(b)

a person who is granted the rights by an organiser of a specified event to broadcast the specified event;

(c)

a member of a racing team, including a member of the pit crew or any other personnel supporting the racing team for the purposes of a specified event;

(d)

any person who is otherwise involved in the organisation or conduct of, or participation in, a specified event; “specified sporting event” means any Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix that takes place in Singapore between 2025 and 2028 (both years inclusive);“sponsor” means any person who provides —

(a)

an unauthorised gambling service; and

(b)

any sponsorship, brand‑sharing or any other kind of financial support for one or more of the following:

(i)

a specified sporting event;

(ii)

a racing team;

(iii)

a race car driver;“unauthorised gambling service” means a gambling service that is not authorised under the Act.

Definition

“organiser”, in relation to a specified event, means any of the following persons:

(a)

Formula One World Championship Limited;

(b)

Formula One Marketing Limited;

(c)

Singapore GP Pte. Ltd.;

(d)

any agent of a person mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c);

Definition

“race car driver” means a driver of a race car who is a member of a racing team;

Definition

“racing team” means a team that participates in a competition at a specified sporting event;

Definition

“relevant advertisement” means any advertisement that gives publicity to, or promotes, an unauthorised gambling service provided, or to be provided, by a sponsor;

Definition

“specified event” means any of the following:

(a)

a specified sporting event;

(b)

an activity for the purpose of marketing or promoting a specified sporting event;

(c)

an activity in connection with a specified sporting event that involves the public or any section of the public;

Definition

“specified person” means any of the following persons:

(a)

an organiser of a specified event;

(b)

a person who is granted the rights by an organiser of a specified event to broadcast the specified event;

(c)

a member of a racing team, including a member of the pit crew or any other personnel supporting the racing team for the purposes of a specified event;

(d)

any person who is otherwise involved in the organisation or conduct of, or participation in, a specified event;

Definition

“specified sporting event” means any Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix that takes place in Singapore between 2025 and 2028 (both years inclusive);

Definition

“sponsor” means any person who provides —

(a)

an unauthorised gambling service; and

(b)

any sponsorship, brand‑sharing or any other kind of financial support for one or more of the following:

(i)

a specified sporting event;

(ii)

a racing team;

(iii)

a race car driver;

Definition

“unauthorised gambling service” means a gambling service that is not authorised under the Act.

Regulation 3

Exemptions from sections 34(1) and 85(1) of Act for specified person

Subregulation 1

A specified person who sends, or causes to be sent, any relevant advertisement to an underaged individual is exempt from section 34(1) of the Act if the advertisement conforms to all of the conditions of exemption specified in the Schedule.

Subregulation 2

A specified person who publishes, or causes to be published, any relevant advertisement is exempt from section 85(1) of the Act if the advertisement conforms to all of the conditions of exemption specified in the Schedule.

Subregulation 3

If any advertisement mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) or (2) fails to conform to any of the conditions of exemption specified in the Schedule, the exemption in sub‑paragraph (1) or (2) (as the case may be) ceases to apply as from the date that the non‑conforming advertisement is sent or published, as the case may be.

Regulation 4

Exemptions from sections 34(1) and 85(1) of Act for sponsor

Subregulation 1

A sponsor who causes any relevant advertisement to be sent to an underaged individual is exempt from section 34(1) of the Act if the advertisement conforms to all of the conditions of exemption specified in the Schedule.

Subregulation 2

A sponsor who causes any relevant advertisement to be published is exempt from section 85(1) of the Act if the advertisement conforms to all of the conditions of exemption specified in the Schedule.

Subregulation 3

Common questions

What is Gambling Control (Sponsorship of Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix — Exemption) Order 2025?: Gambling Control (Sponsorship of Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix — Exemption) Order 2025 is Singapore Subsidiary Legislation, cited as Subsidiary Legislation GCA-S664-2025 2022, currently marked in force and first recorded in 2022.
Is Gambling Control (Sponsorship of Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix — Exemption) Order 2025 still in force?: Yes — Gambling Control (Sponsorship of Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix — Exemption) Order 2025 is currently in force.
When did Gambling Control (Sponsorship of Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix — Exemption) Order 2025 take effect?: Gambling Control (Sponsorship of Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix — Exemption) Order 2025 was first recorded in 2022.
How many regulations does Gambling Control (Sponsorship of Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix — Exemption) Order 2025 have?: Gambling Control (Sponsorship of Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix — Exemption) Order 2025 contains 4 regulations.
Where can I read the official version of Gambling Control (Sponsorship of Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix — Exemption) Order 2025?: The official text of Gambling Control (Sponsorship of Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix — Exemption) Order 2025 is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.