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The new regulations, when implemented over the next two years, are expected to reduce the number of jackpot machines by a third, said Mr Shanmugam. Photo: Aqil Haziq Mahmud. They were announced after a year-long review by MHA to ensure that clubs operate such machines only to supplement recreational facilities like karaoke rooms or swimming pools, rather than have them as a primary operation. Jackpot machines in a club. When asked if that incident led to the stricter regulations, Mr Shanmugam pointed out that his ministry's review of jackpot machines was mentioned during the Committee of Supply debate in Parliament last April, before the saga involving TBFC came to light. Clubs have so far been allowed to advertise their jackpot operations within their clubhouses and on their websites.

These restrictions are meant to protect people from the potential harms of gambling. There are currently no such restrictions. This restricts access for short-term members and for guests of members.

Currently, clubs need only provide at least two other examples of social activities. Clubs which have obtained jackpot club casino permit will face tougher restrictions in operating jackpot machine rooms.

Advertising and promotion of fruit machines outside the rooms will also be banned. In addition, only individuals who hold membership terms of at least one year will be allowed to enter fruit machine rooms. Skip Navigation Jump to Main.

These machines can be found in social clubs such as the Singapore Recreation Club, and in football clubhouses such as those of Tiong Bahru and Woodlands Wellington. Those that do not meet the new benchmarks will have to cease fruit machine operations by Apr 30 next year. The minimum age to enter jackpot machine rooms will be raised from 18 to 21 years old, and operating hours are restricted from between 10am and 11pm. While Mr Gan declined to reveal the number of slot machines his Chinatown-based club is running, he said they operate from 10am till 3am. According to MHA, there are 82 clubs operating close to 1, jackpot machines across Singapore. The association deploys an average of 20 jackpot machines per clubhouse. Its jackpot operations come under scrutiny earlier this year when TBFC was suspected of misusing club funds, which led to a police report filed by Sport Singapore. The permit officer will seek the input of other government agencies in making the assessment, MHA added. Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam second from left addressing reporters on the changes to jackpot machine operations. These include those who have been excluded from casinos due to family objections or financial reasons.