Gambling Behaviour Pattern Analysis
Background of Sponsor - Singapore Pools
Gambling is often seen as a problem in society, no doubt gambling addiction poses a grave societal problem, however banning gambling is not a viable solution, for it would simply drive these activities underground. As such, our sponsor, Singapore Pools was set up by the Singapore government in 1968 to place gambling on legal grounds and to deal with the social ills tied to gambling. Ever since, Singapore Pools has been the sole legalized operator to run lotteries and sports betting in Singapore.
This establishment offers a regulated environment, one where the government is able to regulate gambling behaviours to some extent, by educate citizens about playing responsibly, within their meanings, informing them of the possible adverse consequence of gambling, therefore managing the risk of gambling problems. As a not-for-profit-organization, Singapore Pools donates a share of their revenue to benefit good causes on a regular basis, many of which have being made for the betterment of charity, education, health, community development, and sports sectors.
Singapore Pools offers four types of products to the public – TOTO, The Singapore Sweep, 4D, and Sports Betting. These products and services are all regulated by Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Social and Family Development.
