Online gambling legal in Singapore?

Mostly no. Under Singapore law, online gambling is strictly regulated, and almost all forms of online gambling are illegal unless provided by a licensed and exempt operator.

📌 What is permitted?

🔹 Licensed online gambling is limited to certain operators, such as Singapore Pools, which may legally offer specific services like sports betting and lotteries to residents.

🔹 Boston-style online casinos, offshore casino sites, slots, poker rooms, and most sportsbook platforms are not licensed for Singapore players and accessing them is considered illegal.

🚫 What is prohibited?

❌ Playing on unlicensed offshore casino or betting sites.
❌ Using non-approved platforms for real-money wagers.
❌ Advertising or facilitating access to illegal gambling services.

Both offering and participating in unlicensed online gambling services can lead to penalties, including fines or criminal charges under the Remote Gambling Act (RGA) and related laws.

📍 Enforcement in Singapore

• Singapore actively blocks access to illegal gambling websites and related payment transactions. Authorities have blocked thousands of gambling sites targeting residents.
• The Singapore Police Force and Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) enforce these restrictions and encourage reporting of illegal sites.

⚠️ Gambling Age & Social Play

✔️ Physical social gambling with friends/ family at home may be permitted under specific conditions, but online social gambling remains prohibited, even between friends.

📌 The legal gambling age generally depends on the activity — but illegal online gambling has no exemption for age. Always make sure you comply with local laws.

Summary:
✨ Only specific licensed online gambling activities (like Singapore Pools) are legal.
❗ All other online casino or betting platforms are illegal for Singapore residents and can carry legal consequences.
📛 Authorities proactively block unlicensed sites and may impose fines or charges for violations.