BEST CRYPTO CASINOS
IN SINGAPORE 2026

IS CRYPTO GAMBLING LEGAL IN SINGAPORE?

Singapore's gambling laws are governed by the Gambling Control Act 2022, which consolidated and replaced earlier laws including the Remote Gambling Act 2014 (RGA) and the Common Gaming Houses Act. The new Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore (GRA) — established 1 August 2022 — oversees all gambling activity. Under the law, all forms of online gambling are illegal unless conducted by an exempt operator. Currently, only Singapore Pools holds an exempt online gambling license for products such as TOTO, 4D, sports betting, and horse racing.

Offshore crypto casinos like Stake, Roobet, and BC.Game are not licensed by the GRA and operate in a legal grey area. The Gambling Control Act primarily targets unlicensed operators with fines of up to S$500,000 and imprisonment. Penalties for individual players exist but are rarely enforced — as of July 2026, no Singapore resident has been publicly prosecuted solely for using an offshore crypto casino. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) blocks unlicensed gambling websites at the ISP level, but most Singapore players access offshore platforms via direct domains or mirror sites.

For more details on enforcement, exempted operators, and ISP blocks, see our Singapore crypto gambling legal guide.

HOW TO BUY CRYPTO IN SINGAPORE

1. Open a MAS-licensed exchange account: Use Coinhako, Independent Reserve, Crypto.com SG, Coinbase Singapore, or Kraken. All require KYC under Singapore's Payment Services Act.
2. Fund with SGD: Top up via PayNow, FAST bank transfer, or DBS/UOB/OCBC/POSB debit card. Coinhako and Independent Reserve support PayNow instant deposits with zero fees.
3. Buy crypto and transfer: Purchase Bitcoin, Ethereum, or USDT. Copy your deposit address from your chosen crypto casino and send the funds. Most BTC transfers confirm within 5-15 minutes; USDT TRC-20 confirms in under 2 minutes.

Coinhako is the most popular Singapore-based exchange with PayNow integration and SGD pairs for over 100 cryptocurrencies. Independent Reserve caters to high-volume traders with institutional-grade tools and lower spreads. FOMO Pay is a Singapore-licensed crypto payment processor used by some merchants, though casino deposits typically go via Coinhako or Independent Reserve directly.

BEST CRYPTO FOR GAMBLING IN SINGAPORE

Singapore players have access to MAS-regulated exchanges supporting all major cryptocurrencies. The most practical options for casino deposits are:

• Bitcoin (BTC) — Universally accepted, easy to buy with SGD via Coinhako or Independent Reserve
• USDT (Tether) — Stablecoin pegged to USD, avoids BTC price volatility while you play; TRC-20 has near-zero fees
• USDC (Circle) — Increasingly accepted, MAS-compliant stablecoin alternative
• Ethereum (ETH) — Strong SGD market on Coinhako and Crypto.com SG
• Solana (SOL) — Ultra-low fees and near-instant settlement, growing acceptance at crypto casinos
• Litecoin (LTC) — Very fast transactions and low fees, ideal for frequent SGD-equivalent deposits

GRA REGULATION & SAFER PLAY SG

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore (GRA) is the national gambling regulator established in August 2022. It oversees Singapore Pools (the only licensed online operator), the two land-based integrated resorts (Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa), and enforces blocks on unlicensed offshore gambling sites.

For Singapore citizens and permanent residents, the Casino Entry Levy applies to physical casino visits: S$150 per 24-hour entry or S$3,000 annual pass. The levy does not apply to offshore online crypto casinos, which are not legally recognised in Singapore. However, this means players have no consumer protection from the GRA if disputes arise with offshore operators.

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) operates the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1800-6-668-668 (free, 24/7). Self-exclusion is available for Singapore Pools, the integrated resorts, and licensed jackpot rooms via NCPG Self-Exclusion, but does not apply to offshore crypto casinos. If you are struggling with gambling, please contact NCPG or visit ncpg.org.sg.

SINGAPORE GAMBLING TAX & IRAS

Singapore is one of the most favourable jurisdictions in Asia for gambling tax. Under the Income Tax Act and IRAS (Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore) guidance, gambling winnings are not classified as taxable income for individual players. This applies to wins from Singapore Pools, the two integrated resorts, and — in practice — offshore crypto casinos.

However, there are two important caveats specific to crypto gambling:

• Professional/business gamblers: If you gamble as a trade or business (frequent, systematic, primary income source), IRAS may classify your winnings as business income subject to tax under section 10(1)(a) of the Income Tax Act.
• Crypto asset appreciation: If the Bitcoin or USDT you win appreciates in value before you sell or spend it, Singapore generally does not tax capital gains for individuals (no CGT regime). However, frequent trading may be classified as business activity by IRAS.

Use our crypto gambling tax calculator to estimate your tax situation across multiple jurisdictions.