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Singapore GRA examines baccarat side-bet data for criminal activity

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Singapore’s Gambling Regulatory Authority is collecting and analysing data on new bet types, including baccarat side bets, to assess whether they help divert illegal gambling into regulated channels, regulator chief Tan Hee Tow said. The GRA also said its 2024/2025 annual report described work to improve data analytics and visualisation for detecting patterns and potential regulatory concerns.

The review could inform how casino operators monitor side bets for potential links to illegal gambling and money laundering.

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