Last updated: October 2026
Quick answer: In Singapore, gambling is prohibited unless it is exempted or licensed, and the remote gambling framework includes website blocking, payment blocking and advertising bans. Offshore online casinos and sportsbooks cannot legally advertise to Singapore players. Only locally licensed or exempt operators may offer remote gambling, under strict rules set by the Gambling Regulatory Authority.
Singapore is wealthy, connected and tightly regulated. Its gambling laws are among the strictest in the region, and advertising unlawful gambling is banned. This page explains the position.
The legal position in Singapore
- According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, gambling activities are prohibited unless they are exempted or licensed.
- The remote gambling framework includes website blocking, payment blocking, advertising bans and a tightly controlled exemption regime.
- The Gambling Control Act 2022 and the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore Act came into effect on 1 August 2022, with the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) regulating the industry (Reed Smith).
What this means for advertisers
| Activity | Status |
|---|---|
| Offshore online casino ads | Not allowed |
| Offshore sports betting ads | Not allowed |
| Locally licensed or exempt operators | Allowed only under their licence conditions |
| Influencer promotion of unlawful gambling | Not allowed |
What compliant brands should do
- Exclude Singapore from gambling and real-money gaming campaigns unless you hold an authorisation that covers it.
- Check that affiliates, influencers and media partners do the same.
- Remove landing pages, bonuses and payment options aimed at Singapore players.
- Watch for law changes and get local legal advice before any launch.
- Focus budgets on regulated markets where you are licensed.
CliqBetter does not run gambling campaigns for markets where the operator is not allowed to offer or advertise its services.
Mistakes to avoid
- Assuming an offshore licence makes advertising to Singapore legal.
- Using local influencers or “VPN” messaging to reach players.
- Disguising gambling offers as games or apps.
- Relying on old guides written before recent enforcement.
For markets where licensed gambling advertising is possible, read our overview of gambling advertising laws around the world and our list of trending GEOs for gambling campaigns.
Frequently asked questions
Only if it is licensed or exempted. Other remote gambling is prohibited, and the law includes website blocking, payment blocking and advertising bans.
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore, established on 1 August 2022 alongside the Gambling Control Act.
No. Advertising unlawful remote gambling to people in Singapore is banned.
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