The ministry also said it does not plan to refund the additional levies collected
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs has revealed an oversight that led to the collection of S$4.4 million more in entry levies by two Singapore casinos between April 4 and May 7, 2024.
Before April 4, 2019, Singapore citizens and permanent residents must pay S$100 daily or S$2,000 annually to enter the casinos. The Casino Control Order 2019 increased these fees to S$150 daily and S$3,000 annually.As MHA overlooked renewing the Order on time, casinos continued charging higher rates after the expiry date. The mistake was discovered following an email from the public in April, leading to the MHA’s announcement on Aug 6.
It also aims to make the higher entry levies collected during the one-month lapse officially valid. The amendment includes a provision that bars any legal actions regarding these sums on or after Aug 6, 2024.
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