Most forms of gambling are prohibited apart from a few authorised activities managed by the Singapore Turf Club and Singapore Pools. On 18 April 2005, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced the Cabinet's decision to develop two IRs at Marina Bayfront and Sentosa.

SINGAPORE: Social gambling among family and friends in homes has been legalised under new laws that took effect on Monday (Aug 1). Although it was not illegal, social gambling was not clearly defined under previous laws.