# Casino Control Act 2006 (Singapore)

Take note that the Casino Regulatory Authority of Singapore established and constituted under Part II of the Act was replaced by the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore established under the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore Act 2022.
Also refer to:
* Casino Control Act 1991 (Act 47 of 1991) of Victoria;
* Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (Act 114 of 2003) of Victoria;
* Casino Control Act 1992 (Act 15 of 1992) of New South Wales;
* Problem Gambling Family Protection Orders Act 2004 (Act 15 of 1992) of South Australia;
* Nevada Gambling Control Act;
in which a number of provisions in this Act are based on these enactments.
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REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
ACTS SUPPLEMENT
Published by Authority
First published in the Government Gazette, Electronic Edition, on 14th March 2006 at 5:00 pm.
The following Act was passed by Parliament on 14th February 2006 and assented to by the President on 1st March 2006:—
THE CASINO CONTROL ACT 2006
(No. 10 of 2006)
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
PART I PRELIMINARY :
| Section | |
| 1. | Short title and commencement |
| 2. | Application |
| 3. | Meaning of “associate” |
| 4. | Minister may revoke order for designated site or cancel casino licence in public interest ​ |
| PART II CASINO REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE ||
| Division 1—Establishment, incorporation and constitution of Authority ||
| 5. | Establishment and incorporation of Casino Regulatory Authority of Singapore |
| 6. | Common seal |
| 7. | Constitution of Authority |
| Division 2—Functions, duties and powers of Authority ||
| 8. | Objects of Authority |
| 9. | Functions and duties of Authority |
| 10. | Powers of Authority |
| 11. | Directions by Minister |
| 12. | Appointment of committees and delegation of powers |
| Division 3—Provisions relating to staff and inspectors ||
| 13. | Appointment of Chief Executive and other employees, etc. |
| 14. | Functions of inspectors |
| 15. | Powers of inspectors |
| 16. | Power to require names and addresses |
| 17. | Seizure and forfeiture of equipment, etc. |
| Division 4—Financial provisions ||
| 18. | Funds and property of Authority |
| 19. | Financial year |
| 20. | Moneys recovered or collected by Authority |
| 21. | Grants-in-aid |
| 22. | Power to borrow |
| 23. | Issue of shares, etc. |
| 24. | Bank account |
| 25. | Application of moneys |
| 26. | Power of investment |
| 27. | Accounts |
| 28. | Audit of accounts |
| 29. | Powers of auditor |
| 30. | Presentation of financial statements and auditor’s report to Parliament |
| Division 5—General ||
| 31. | Annual report |
| 32. | Symbol or representation of Authority ​ |
| Division 6—Transfer of property, assets, liabilities and employees ||
| 33. | Transfer to Authority of property, assets and liabilities |
| 34. | Transfer of employees |
| 35. | Service rights, etc., of transferred employees to be preserved |
| 36. | Existing contracts |
| 37. | Pending proceedings |
| 38. | Continuation and completion of disciplinary proceedings |
| 39. | Misconduct or neglect of duty by employee before transfer |
| PART III LICENSING OF CASINOS ||
| 40. | Certain contracts in relation to gaming valid and enforceable |
| 41. | Two casinos only |
| 42. | Main shareholder of casino operator not to divest stake or participate in other casino for certain period |
| 43. | Operating casino without casino licence prohibited |
| 44. | Application for casino licence |
| 45. | Matters to be considered in determining applications |
| 46. | Investigation of application |
| 47. | Authority may require further information, etc. |
| 48. | Updating of application |
| 49. | Grant or refusal of casino licence |
| 50. | Amendment of conditions |
| 51. | Authority to define casino premises |
| 52. | Duration of casino licence |
| 53. | Transfer, mortgage, etc., of casino licence |
| 54. | Disciplinary action against casino operator |
| 55. | Surrender of casino licence |
| 56. | Appointment of manager if casino licence cancelled, surrendered or suspended |
| PART IV SUPERVISION AND CONTROL OF CASINO OPERATORS ||
| Division 1—Directions, investigations, etc. ||
| 57. | Directions to casino operator |
| 58. | General investigations |
| 59. | Regular investigations of casino operator’s suitability, etc. |
| 60. | Casino operator to provide information |
| 61. | Change in situation of casino operator |
| 62. | Change in situation of associate |
| 63. | On-going monitoring of associates and others ​ |
| Division 2—Controlled shareholdings ||
| 64. | Application and interpretation of this Division |
| 65. | Control of substantial shareholdings in casino operator |
| 66. | Control of shareholdings and voting power in casino operator |
| 67. | Approval of applications |
| 68. | Power to exempt |
| 69. | Objection to existing control of casino operator |
| 70. | Power to make directions |
| 71. | Offences, penalties and defences |
| Division 3—Contracts ||
| 72. | Application of this Division and meaning of “controlled contract” |
| 73. | Requirements for controlled contracts |
| 74. | Notice to be given of certain contracts |
| 75. | Parties to contract to provide information |
| 76. | Notice to show cause why controlled contract should not be terminated |
| 77. | Effect of termination of controlled contract |
| 78. | No effect to be given to terminated contract |
| PART V LICENSING OF CASINO EMPLOYEES ||
| 79. | Interpretation of this Part |
| 80. | Special employees to be licensed |
| 81. | Application for special employee licence |
| 82. | Direction to apply for special employee licence |
| 83. | Updating of application for special employee licence |
| 84. | Authority may require further information |
| 85. | Investigation and determination of application |
| 86. | Conditions of special employee licence |
| 87. | Identification |
| 88. | Provisional licences |
| 89. | Duration of special employee licence |
| 90. | Renewal of special employee licence |
| 91. | Variation of special employee licence |
| 92. | Loss, etc., of special employee licence |
| 93. | Cancellation, etc., of special employee licence |
| 94. | Effect, etc., of suspension |
| 95. | Return of special employee licence on suspension or cancellation |
| 96. | Termination of employment on cancellation of special employee licence |
| 97. | Casino operator to provide information relating to employees |
| 98. | Change in situation of licensee ​ |
| PART VI CASINO OPERATIONS ||
| Division 1—Casino layout, games, gaming machines, etc. ||
| 99. | Casino layout to comply with requirements of Authority |
| 100. | Approval of games and rules for games |
| 101. | Directions as to games not to be played |
| 102. | Approval of gaming equipment |
| 103. | Gaming machines in casinos |
| 104. | Simulated gaming |
| Division 2—Gaming measures ||
| 105. | Linked jackpot arrangement unlawful without approval |
| 106. | Assistance to patrons |
| 107. | Operation of security equipment, etc. |
| 108. | Credit, etc. |
| 109. | Automatic teller machines prohibited within casino premises |
| 110. | Appeal to Authority |
| Division 3—Disputes between casino operator and patron ||
| 111. | Resolution of dispute as to winnings, losses or manner in which game conducted |
| 112. | Reconsideration of inspector’s decision |
| 113. | Payment of claim after decision |
| 114. | Filming or recording broadcasts or programmes for private and domestic use |
| Division 4—Entry to casino premises ||
| 115. | Right of entry to casino premises |
| 116. | Entry levy |
| 117. | Supplementary provisions relating to entry levy |
| 118. | Entry of inspector to casino premises |
| 119. | Entry of police officer, etc., to casino premises |
| 120. | Exclusion orders by casino operator |
| 121. | Exclusion orders by Authority |
| 122. | Exclusion orders by Commissioner of Police |
| 123. | Duration of exclusion orders |
| 124. | List of persons excluded by casino operator |
| 125. | Excluded person not to enter casino premises |
| 126. | Casino operator to bar excluded persons from casino premises |
| 127. | Removal of excluded persons from casino premises |
| 128. | Forfeiture of winnings |
| Division 5—Prohibited acts within casino premises ||
| 129. | Conduct within casino premises ​ |
| PART VII MINORS ||
| 130. | Interpretation of this Part |
| 131. | Part only applies during hours of operation of casino |
| 132. | Minors not to enter casino premises |
| 133. | Casino operator to bar minors from casino premises |
| 134. | Entry of minors to be prevented |
| 135. | Proof of age may be required |
| 136. | Minor using false evidence of age |
| 137. | Notices to be displayed |
| PART VIII CASINO INTERNAL CONTROLS ||
| 138. | Approved system of controls and procedures to be implemented |
| 139. | Content of approved system |
| 140. | Banking |
| 141. | Accounts to be kept |
| 142. | Statement of accounts |
| 143. | Keeping of records |
| 144. | Audit |
| 145. | Submission of reports |
| PART IX CASINO TAX ||
| 146. | Payment of casino tax |
| 147. | Penalty for late payment |
| 148. | Recovery of tax |
| 149. | Repayment of tax |
| 150. | Evasion of tax |
| 151. | Power of Comptroller to obtain information |
| 152. | Composition of offences by Comptroller |
| PART X NATIONAL COUNCIL ON PROBLEM GAMBLING ||
| 153. | Interpretation of this Part |
| 154. | Establishment of Council |
| 155. | Functions of Council |
| 156. | Validity of Council’s actions |
| 157. | Committee of Assessors for making exclusion orders ​ |
| 158. | Committee to hear and determine applications for family exclusion orders |
| 159. | Application for family exclusion order |
| 160. | Application by or on behalf of person below 21 years |
| 161. | Application on behalf of incapacitated applicant |
| 162. | Grounds for making family exclusion order |
| 163. | Terms of family exclusion order |
| 164. | Making family exclusion order in respondent’s absence |
| 165. | Committee may make exclusion order in certain circumstances |
| 166. | Variation or revocation of family exclusion order or exclusion order by Council |
| 167. | Service of family exclusion order or exclusion order |
| 168. | Notification of making, variation or revocation of family exclusion order or exclusion order |
| 169. | Secrecy |
| 170. | Rules |
| PART XI GENERAL OFFENCES ||
| 171. | Possession of certain things prohibited |
| 172. | Unlawful interference with gaming equipment |
| 173. | Possession of chips outside designated site |
| 174. | Forgery |
| 175. | Impersonation |
| 176. | Refusal to provide information, etc. |
| 177. | Destroying or falsifying documents |
| 178. | False or misleading information |
| 179. | Obstructing officer of Authority, etc. |
| PART XII ENFORCEMENT POWERS AND PROCEEDINGS ||
| 180. | Detention of suspected person |
| 181. | Powers of enforcement |
| 182. | Powers of arrest |
| 183. | Refusal to give name and residence |
| 184. | Appeal to Minister against Authority’s decision |
| 185. | No right to compensation for cancellation, etc. |
| 186. | Information gathering for law enforcement purposes |
| 187. | Protection of informers |
| 188. | Evidence ​ |
| PART XIII MISCELLANEOUS ||
| 189. | Offences by bodies corporate, etc. |
| 190. | Preservation of secrecy |
| 191. | Co-operation between Authority and foreign casino regulatory bodies |
| 192. | Protection from liability |
| 193. | Public servants |
| 194. | Jurisdiction of court |
| 195. | General penalty |
| 196. | Composition of offences |
| 197. | Fines and financial penalties to be paid to Authority |
| 198. | General exemption |
| 199. | Service of summonses and notices, etc. |
| 200. | Regulations |
| 201. | Related amendments to Civil Law Act |
| 202. | Related amendments to Income Tax Act |
| | The Schedule—Constitution and Proceedings of Authority |
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