Casinos and Gambling

Casinos and Gambling is a primary practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 20 cases from 2000 to 2021.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Casinos and Gambling, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law FirmCases
Attorney-General’s Chambers16.67% success rate6 cases30.0% of area
Deputy Public Prosecutor33.33% success rate3 cases15.0% of area
Donaldson and Burkinshaw100.00% success rate2 cases10.0% of area
Dhillon & Partners0.00% success rate2 cases10.0% of area
Ang & Partners0.00% success rate2 cases10.0% of area
Jeanny Ng0.00% success rate2 cases10.0% of area
Drew & Napier100.00% success rate2 cases10.0% of area
Michael Khoo & Partners100.00% success rate2 cases10.0% of area
Harry Elias Partnership LLP50.00% success rate2 cases10.0% of area
Haridass Ho & Partners0.00% success rate1 cases5.0% of area

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Casinos and Gambling, ranked by case volume and success rates.

LawyerCases
Foo Maw Shen33.33% success rate3 cases15.0% of area
Jason Lim100.00% success rate2 cases10.0% of area
Charlene Tay Chia0.00% success rate2 cases10.0% of area
Sunil Singh Panoo0.00% success rate2 cases10.0% of area
Jeanny Ng0.00% success rate2 cases10.0% of area
Toh Wei Yi50.00% success rate2 cases10.0% of area
Suresh Divyanathan100.00% success rate2 cases10.0% of area
Deborah Koh0.00% success rate2 cases10.0% of area
Jimmy Yim100.00% success rate2 cases10.0% of area
Ng Wai Hong0.00% success rate2 cases10.0% of area

Recent Judgments

Displaying 20 most recent judgments out of 20 total cases

No.TitleCourtDecision DateOutcomes
1Star Entertainment QLD Ltd v Yong Khong Yoong Mark: Reciprocal Enforcement of Foreign Gambling JudgmentsGeneral Division of the High Court02 Dec 2021
Appeal dismissed; registration of the Australian judgment under the Reciprocal Enforcement of Commonwealth Judgments Act declined to be set aside.
2Resorts World v Lee Fook Kheun: Casino Credit Facility, Intoxication & Contract RescissionHigh Court30 Jul 2018
Judgment for Plaintiff; Defendant's counterclaim is dismissed.
3PP v Mohd Ariffan: Adducing Fresh Evidence on Appeal in Sexual Offence CaseCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore13 Feb 2018
The Prosecution's application to admit the affidavits of Matin, Superintendent Chua, and Assistant Superintendent Jaga was dismissed. The application to admit the evidence of Ms. Ng was allowed in part. Ms. Ng's affidavit, section 7, and paragraphs 5.3.4 and 5.5 of the expert report are admitted as further evidence in this appeal.
4Peh Hai Yam v Public Prosecutor: Betting Act & Baccarat InsuranceHigh Court04 Apr 2017
Appeal Dismissed
5Karthigeyan M Kailasam v Public Prosecutor: Appeal Against Sentence and Application of Section 301 of the Criminal Procedure CodeHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore12 Sep 2016
Appeal Allowed
6Public Prosecutor v Teo Choon Chai: Casino Entry, False Pretences, and Interpretation of Casino Control ActHigh Court13 Aug 2015
Appeal dismissed
7Marina Bay Sands v Ong Boon Lin: Enforceability of Casino Credit Agreement for Premium PlayerHigh Court25 Aug 2013
Judgment for Plaintiff
8Md Rabiul Alom Harun Or Rasid v Public Prosecutor: Appeal Against Conviction Under Common Gaming House ActHigh Court31 Jul 2012
Conviction set aside and case remitted to the District Court for plea to be re-taken.
9Xu Zhaohe v Public Prosecutor: Appeal Against Custodial Sentence for Using Another's Identity CardHigh Court11 Jun 2012
Appeal Allowed
10Marina Bay Sands v Ong Boon Lin: Enforceability of Casino Debt & Premium Player StatusHigh Court29 Mar 2011
Leave to defend granted upon the condition that the defendant pay into court, or provide security by way of a banker’s guarantee, the full amount of the claim, failing which the plaintiff would be at liberty to enter final judgment against the defendant.
11-07 Dec 2009
Unknown
12Desert Palace Inc v Poh Soon Kiat: Enforcing Foreign Judgments on Wagering ContractsHigh Court01 Sep 2008
Appeal Allowed
13Liao Eng Kiat v Burswood Nominees Ltd: Enforcement of Foreign Judgment on Dishonoured Cheque for Gambling DebtCourt of Appeal04 Oct 2004
Appeal dismissed.
14Burswood Nominees Ltd v Liao Eng Kiat: Enforceability of Foreign Wagering Contract in SingaporeHigh Court31 Mar 2004
Appeal dismissed.
15Star City v Tan Hong Woon: Enforceability of Foreign Wagering Contracts under Singapore Civil Law ActCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore24 Feb 2002
Appeal dismissed.
16Star City v Tan Hong Woon: Enforceability of Gambling Debts under Singapore Civil Law ActHigh Court24 Feb 2002
Appeal dismissed
17Ng Kim Han v Public Prosecutor: Criminal Revision for Gaming Offence ConvictionHigh Court07 Mar 2001
Petition allowed.
18Quek Chiau Beng v Phua Swee Pah Jimmy: Recovery of Gambling Debt & Illegality of Gaming ContractsHigh Court23 Nov 2000
Appeal allowed.
19Chua Seong Soi v PP: Common Gaming House Definition & Habitual GamingHigh Court25 Sep 2000
Appeal allowed.
20Loh Ah Kow v Public Prosecutor: Common Gaming House Definition & Occupier's LiabilityHigh Court18 Sep 2000
Appeal dismissed.