SINGAPORE – As excitement builds up for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said it will step up enforcement against illegal gambling during the tournament.
There will also be public education on problem gambling, with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) launching a campaign video featuring a young father who lost his possessions and family to excessive betting.
These efforts were announced by MHA and the Ministry of Social and Family Development on June 9, ahead of the football tournament from June 11 to July 19.
Major international sporting events such as the World Cup generate heightened interest in gambling activities, said the ministries.