Increase in self-exclusion applications since RWS opened: NCPG
SINGAPORE : The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) said there has been an increase in the number of self-exclusion applications since Resorts World Sentosa opened.
The NCPG said it has received 100 applications since February 12.
That makes up about 40 per cent of the total number of applications received since it began accepting them through its website on November 26 last year.
NCPG said there have also been 12 family exclusion orders issued in February, bringing the total number to 31.
Meanwhile, it said that Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) has been responsive in its dialogue on responsible gambling.
For example, RWS has agreed to provide an on-site counselling service so that patrons who may need information and referral for gambling problems can find help on hand.
NCPG understands that RWS has already signed on an independent counselling service.
It said RWS has also implemented the voluntary gaming limit system, where patrons are able to place a limit on how much money they were prepared to lose at the casino.
The NCPG encourages casino patrons to make use of the gaming limit system.
It said it is an important measure to ensure that casino gambling remains as merely recreational as it stops patrons from chasing losses and crossing the line into problem gambling. - CNA/ms
