Responsible Gambling Guide for Singapore Players

What Is Responsible Gambling?

Responsible gambling means engaging in betting and casino play as a form of entertainment — with a clear budget, clear time limits, and a clear understanding that losses are part of the experience. It means making informed choices about when to play, how much to spend, and when to stop.

The vast majority of people who gamble do so safely and without harm. However, for a minority, gambling can escalate from entertainment into a problem that affects finances, relationships, work, and mental health. Recognising the warning signs early — in yourself or someone you care about — is the most effective intervention.

96M SGS is committed to providing honest information about gambling risks alongside our betting guides and reviews. We do not glamorise gambling or suggest it is a reliable income source. Every article on this site is written with responsible gambling context built in.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

The following behaviours may indicate that gambling is becoming harmful. This list is not exhaustive — if you recognise any of these patterns, we encourage you to seek support:

• Spending more money on gambling than you planned or can afford
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
• Chasing losses — continuing to bet to try to win back what you've lost
• Lying to family or friends about how much you gamble or have lost
• Gambling interfering with work, study, or family responsibilities
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
• Gambling to escape stress, depression, or difficult emotions
• Unable to stop gambling even when you want to
• Thinking about gambling constantly — planning the next session, reliving past bets
• Neglecting meals, sleep, or personal hygiene during gambling sessions

One or two of these behaviours occasionally does not constitute a problem. A pattern of multiple behaviours, persisting over time, is a stronger signal that gambling has become harmful.

Self-Exclusion Tools and How to Use Them

Self-exclusion is a formal process where you request that a gambling operator prevents you from accessing their services for a defined period. This is one of the most effective tools available for anyone who feels their gambling is getting out of control.

Self-Exclusion at 96M

96M provides a self-exclusion option through your account settings. Once activated, you will be unable to log in, deposit, or place bets for the duration you select (typically 6 months, 1 year, or permanently). Contact 96M's customer support to initiate self-exclusion if you cannot locate the option in your account settings.

Singapore National Self-Exclusion (Family Exclusion Order)

Under Singapore's Remote Gambling Act, family members and the individual can apply to the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) for a Family Exclusion Order (FEO) or a third-party exclusion order. This prevents access to licensed gambling in Singapore. Contact the NCPG at 1800-6-668-668 to learn more.

For international platforms like 96M, self-exclusion via the operator is the primary mechanism.

Deposit Limits, Loss Limits & Session Timers

96M offers several responsible gambling tools within your account settings. We strongly recommend all players configure these before their first session:

• Deposit Limit: Set a daily, weekly, or monthly maximum on how much you can deposit. Once set, this limit cannot be increased immediately — typically there is a cooling-off period of 24–72 hours before increases take effect.
• Loss Limit: Caps the total amount you can lose in a defined period. When the limit is reached, no further bets can be placed until the period resets.
• Session Time Limit: Automatically ends your session (logs you out) after a set duration. Useful for preventing "just one more bet" cycles that extend sessions beyond what you planned.
• Reality Check: A periodic notification that displays how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered. Helps maintain awareness during extended sessions.
• Cool-Off Period: A temporary account suspension (typically 24 hours to 6 weeks) that you can activate when you feel you need a break but aren't ready for full self-exclusion.

Singapore Resources for Problem Gambling

The following organisations provide free, confidential support for Singapore residents affected by problem gambling:

How 96M Supports Responsible Play

96M has been operating in the Singapore market since 2014. The platform provides responsible gambling tools (deposit limits, self-exclusion, session timers) and includes responsible gambling messaging within its platform. 96M's certification by iTech Labs and BMM Testlabs includes verification of fair RNG systems — ensuring games operate as stated and are not manipulated to produce more losses than advertised RTPs would suggest.

96M SGS — this editorial site — goes further. We include responsible gambling reminders on every page, provide explicit links to NCPG Singapore resources in all reviews, and decline to produce promotional content that targets vulnerable individuals or presents gambling as a solution to financial hardship.

Tips for Safer Gambling

• Set a gambling budget before you play — money you are genuinely comfortable losing
• Treat gambling as entertainment, not income generation
• Set time limits and stick to them
• Never gamble when you are tired, stressed, or under the influence of alcohol
• Take regular breaks during sessions
• Don't chase losses — accept them as the cost of entertainment
• Balance gambling with other social activities and hobbies
• Talk to someone you trust if gambling is starting to feel out of control

If you are concerned about your gambling or someone else's, please reach out to the NCPG Singapore helpline: 1800-6-668-668. Calls are free and confidential, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.