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"Hey Bro, It Isn't Worth It" Campaign

Learn more on how illegal betting is a serious crime offence

Last updated on 31 August 2026

Illegal betting is a serious crime offence that carries a maximum fine of $10,000 and 6 months imprisonment

A phone showing a devil texting and encouraging the phone owner to sign up for an illegal football betting account, with the main message reading: “Hey Bro, It Isn’t Worth It.”

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An awareness poster by the National Crime Prevention Council features a finger tapping "BET NOW" on a smartphone betting app, which knocks over a sequence of domino blocks labeled "MONEY," "FREEDOM," "FAMILY," "CAREER," and "LIVELIHOOD" to illustrate cascading life consequences. The visual is accompanied by the warning: "When you bet illegally, you lose more than just money," noting that conviction carries a maximum fine of $10,000 and six months' imprisonment because "one illegal bet is all it takes for a lifetime of regret."

Anti illegal Betting

Illegal betting is a serious crime in Singapore. Know the risks and penalties before you place a bet.

An awareness poster by the National Crime Prevention Council titled "PLAY BY THE RULES, NO ROOM FOR ERROR" features a split illustration contrasting a person placing an online bet on a World Cup 2018 match with the consequence of a dark prison cell. The poster warns that betting with illegal bookmakers is a serious offense punishable by a fine of $5,000 and 6 months imprisonment.

Red Card Anti Illegal Betting Campaign

The NCPC’s Anti-Illegal Betting Campaign 2018 raised awareness of the serious penalties for illegal betting and encouraged the public to play by the rules during the FIFA World Cup 2018.