In 2005, the government decided to open up the gambling industry to the private sector as a means to stimulate the economy, resulting in the 2010 opening of two renowned land-based casinos in Singapore, Marina Bay Sands Casino and Resorts World Sentosa. In the 1960s, the government of Singapore established the Singapore Turf Club and Singapore Pools, which provided legal forms of betting such as sports betting, horse racing, and lotteries. Gambling has a long history in Singapore, dating back to the colonial period when it was a popular pastime for British expatriates. History of Gambling and Online Betting in Singapore
