Singapore Gambling Essay

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As Globalization exposed the nation-state to opportunities and challenges, Singapore has progressed from building a nation-state to becoming a global city. Singapore has always been practicing selective globalization to remain globally connected for the sake of national survival, yet retains traditions that protect dominant interests. In 2005, the government boldly lifted the long-standing casino ban, to reorient the economy towards tourism. Tourism, an aspect of globalisation, is a key aspect of Singapore’s economy. This move was a practice of economic globalization as Singapore was losing its tourism attractiveness and global competence.
Prior to 2005, Singapore’s leaders and society had the core belief that gambling is inherently evil and …show more content…

Casino Regulatory Authority(CRA) has implemented the Exclusion Order system, to prohibit certain people from entering the casinos. This system includes voluntary, family and third-party exclusions. Limited people may apply for voluntary exclusions but it has a long-term effect, as they are unlikely to visit the casinos. Family members can also apply for exclusion orders for the gambler to control their addiction and deter negative externalities. However, numerous instances of identity impersonation casts doubts on the system’s reliability and …show more content…

Many new additions to his hangout are locals who tried gambling in the IRs and got addicted to it. It is not about the physical presence of the casinos since he almost never visits them because legalized casinos are too costly and inconvenient. With the mindset that the government endorses gambling, he cannot control himself to stop. The casinos indeed created a new base of gamblers. The current measures are ineffective in deterring people from their “one try”, unfortunately, all it takes is this one curious attempt to slip into

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