Editing Gambling (section)

===Singapore===
{{Main|Gambling in Singapore}}

Gambling has been part of Singapore's history, though it was strictly controlled by the government for many years. In the mid-20th century, illegal gambling was common. However, with the opening of regulated casinos in 2010, the approach shifted. Today, the government enforces strict laws to promote responsible gambling and prevent illegal activities.<ref name="sentinel">{{cite web|title=Asia Sentinel - Independent news and analysis about Asia's politics, economics, culture and more|url=http://www.asiasentinel.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2368&Itemid=233|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101019092236/http://asiasentinel.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2368&Itemid=233|archive-date=19 October 2010|access-date=3 April 2010|website=Asia Sentinel}}</ref><ref name="Proposal to develop Integrated Resorts">{{cite web|author=Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong|author-link=Lee Hsien Loong|date=18 April 2005|title=Proposal to develop Integrated Resorts|url=http://app.mti.gov.sg/data/pages/606/doc/Ministerial%20Statement%20-%20PM%2018apr05.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071127000719/http://app.mti.gov.sg/data/pages/606/doc/Ministerial%20Statement%20-%20PM%2018apr05.pdf|archive-date=27 November 2007|access-date=17 January 2008|work=Developing Industries > Integrated Resorts > Ministerial Speeches & Comments|publisher=[[Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore)|Ministry of Trade and Industry, Singapore]]|quote=The first question was whether to have IRs at all. The answer was yes. Having settled that, the next question was whether to have one or two IRs. We decided on two IRs, because the Bayfront and Sentosa projects complement each other, because having two provides competition and critical mass, and because we believe that two projects will bring more economic benefits, without increasing the social cost commensurately; After weighing the matter carefully, the Cabinet has collectively concluded that we had no choice but to proceed with the IRs. As Prime Minister, I carry the ultimate responsibility for the decision.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Tan|first=Theresa|date=15 March 2015|title=Floating casino draws Singaporeans who loath to pay $100 levy at home|language=en|work=The Straits Times|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/floating-casino-draws-singaporeans-who-loath-to-pay-100-levy-at-home|access-date=13 October 2021|issn=0585-3923}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Auto |first=Hermes |date=2022-07-31 |title=New laws on social gambling in Singapore to take effect from Aug 1 {{!}} The Straits Times |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/new-gambling-laws-including-legalising-social-gambling-to-take-effect-from-aug-1 |access-date=2022-08-01 |website=www.straitstimes.com |language=en}}</ref>