Casino Exclusion prohibits individuals from entering the casinos in Singapore.
Types of Casino Exclusion:
1. Self-Exclusion
A voluntary application to exclude oneself from the Casinos in Singapore.
To apply:
Singapore Citizens/Permanent Residents(SCPR) – Please click here
Foreigners – You may apply in person at NCPG*.
*Counter service is available on appointment basis only.
2. Family Exclusion
Immediate family members can apply to exclude an individual from the Casinos in Singapore. This is to protect the family from harm caused by an individual’s gambling habits.
3. Automatic Exclusion
NCPG is enpowered through the Casino Control Act, Private Lotteries Act and Remote Gambling Act to safeguard individuals from potential harms of gambling.
Under these circumstances,
receiving any Government financial assistance such as ComCare Long Term (Public Assistance), Medium Term or Short Term Assistance;
living in subsidised rental flats and have more than 6 months of HDB rental arrears;
receiving legal aid under the Legal Aid Bureau; or
undischarged bankrupt,
individuals will not be able to:
This is an automatic process and no application or revocation is required.
Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents may apply to exclude themselves from entering the casinos in Singapore through Self-Exclusion. The application is free and can be made in the following ways:
1. Online:
Online submission requires you to have a SingPass. Your Self-Exclusion takes effect immediately upon your submission online. To apply, click here.
If you do not have a SingPass and require assistance on how to register your SingPass or create/reset your SingPass, you may refer to the SingPass website www.singpass.gov.sg or contact the SingPass hotline at 6643 0555
2. In person:
Apply in person at NCPG* if you do not have a SingPass.
Alternatively, if you have a SingPass but require assistance on how to submit your application online, you may contact NCPG at 6354 8154 or walk in to NCPG office*. You may also wish to visit the Public Service Centre @ Our Tampines Hub (PSC@OTH) if this location is more convenient.
Please note that your Self-Exclusion takes effect immediately upon submission.
*Counter service is available on appointment basis only.
Please note if you enter or remain in the casino premises after your Self-Exclusion has taken effect, any winnings paid or payable to you shall be forfeited under section 128 of the Casino Control Act (Cap 33A).
Self-Exclusion remains active until it is revoked. The revocation of Self-Exclusion after one year is not automatic.
Steps to Revoke
1. Please log in using your SingPass. You will be referred to an agency for problem gambling assessment (clinical assessment and counselling if necessary). Please call NCPG at 6354 8154 if you do not have a Singpass.
2. You will need to contact the appointed agency to arrange for an appointment after three working days.
3. You will need to attend all your appointment(s) at the referred agency.
4. Upon completion of the assessment, you will be advised on the effective date of the revocation by NCPG.
Foreigners may apply to exclude themselves from entering Singapore's casinos through Self-Exclusion.The application is free and can be made in the following way:
In person
Please note that your Self-Exclusion takes effect immediately upon submission.
*Counter service is available on appointment basis only.
Please note if you enter or remain in the casino premises after your Self-Exclusion has taken effect, any winnings paid or payable to you shall be forfeited under section 128 of the Casino Control Act (Cap 33A).
Self-Exclusion remains active until it is revoked. The revocation of Self-Exclusion after one year is
not automatic.
Steps to Revoke 1. Please click here to apply for the revocation. Online submission requires you to have a SingPass.
If you do not have a SingPass and require assistance on how to register your SingPass or create/reset your SingPass, you may refer to the SingPass website, www.singpass.gov.sg or contact the SingPass hotline at 6643 0555.
2. As part of your submission, you will be required to upload a copy of your Work Permit, Visit Pass or Dependent's Pass and Passport.
3a. You will receive a notification from NCPG regarding the status of your revocation within a month if you provide a local mobile number or email address.
3b. If you do not have a local mobile number or email address, please check the status of your application in person at NCPG*, 3 weeks after your application.
*Counter service is available on appointment basis only.
What is an Automatic Exclusion?
NCPG is empowered through the Casino Control Act, Private Lotteries Act and Remote Gambling Act to safeguard individuals from potential harms of gambling.
Under these circumstances,
- receiving any Government financial assistance such as ComCare Long Term (Public Assistance), Medium Term or Short Term Assistance;
- living in subsidised rental flats and have more than 6 months of HDB rental arrears;
- receiving legal aid under the Legal Aid Bureau; or
- undischarged bankrupt,
individuals will not be able to:
- enter the local casinos;
- enter Jackpot machine rooms operated by private clubs in Singapore; or
- open or hold an online betting account with Singapore Pools
This is an automatic process and no application or revocation is required.
If you require an exemption due to work purpose, you may email us at admin@ncpg.org.sg
This e-Service is to facilitate group application of casino Self-Exclusion. Organisations with a CorpPass account may, with the consent of their employees, members, or other individuals associated with the organisation, apply for a casino Self-Exclusion.
- To begin, organisations must first assign the e-Service "Casino Self Exclusion System" to their Authorised Personnel at www.corppass.gov.sg
- Download the Consolidated Application Form (Foreigner) or Consolidated Application Form (SCPR) and proceed to collect the Name, NRIC/FIN & Passport Number and Signature of the applicants of the Self-Exclusion.
- Authorised Personnel to login with their CorpPass here and upload the Consolidated Application Form in PDF or JPG format.
- For help on assigning e-Services to your authorised users, please visit www.corppass.gov.sg and refer to User Guide under Help.
Casino Self-Exclusion for Foreign Domestic Workers (FDW)
Employers may assist their FDWs to apply for a Self-Exclusion upon their request. This e-Service requires the employer to have a SingPass for the application. The Self-Exclusion takes effect immediately upon submission.
Please print and retain a signed copy of the application form for verification if requested by the NCPG. Please click here to proceed.
Please note that applying for the self-exclusion without the consent of the person to be excuded is an offence. The Self-Exclusion takes immediate effect upon the submission online. Under section 128 of the Casino Control Act, an individual who has applied for a Self-Exclusion but enters the casino will have his winnings forfeited. Please ensure that the person to be excluded understands the implication of the exclusion.
Family members can apply to exclude a gambler in their family from the casinos if they are affected by their gambling (eg. financial problems, relationship issues).
Who can make this application?
- Spouses
- Children, including adoptive/step-children
- Parents, including adoptive/step-parents
- Siblings, including adoptive, step, half-siblings
Please refer
here for the procedure.
NCPG may make a Provisional Family Exclusion Order to exclude the gambler from the casinos pending the outcome of the application, if the NCPG is satisfied that the Respondent has caused serious harm to his/her family members and further harm is imminent.
If the Family Exclusion Order has been imposed for 1 year or more, you may call 6354 8154 to initiate your application to revoke it.
Note: All applicants for revocation of Family Exclusion Order ("FEO") must attend a hearing. The revocation application will be subject to the final decision of a Committee of NCPG Council members.
Please refer here for the procedure.