Undoubtedly, the most amazing news in the coin-op industry last year is that the Singaporean government opened a gaming market and has given two licenses to casino operators. Singapore had previously been renowned for strict laws and conservative reforms. At present there are around 50 amusement arcades in shopping centers and malls. Operators have to apply for licenses for any game in advance, but tokens are not licensed for operation at the moment. Redemption and pusher machines have to be modified with a proven skill factor, where players can win tickets and redeem for merchandise from the center counter. Touchscreens are popular and there are around 1,000 in private members’ clubs and 50 arcades. Operators have to pay around 43 percent of monthly earnings for each machine. The Singapore government controls which machine will be placed in specific locations, and clubs cannot put in extra machines. Gaming machines in Singapore remain a stringently regulated business. There will definitely be a strong impact when the new casinos first open their doors. In fact, Singapore is potentially the brightest market in Asia, followed by Macau and the Philippines.

SINGAPORE STATISTICS
Area: 272 sq.km. 
Population: 4,553,009
Currnecy: Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Amusement Machines: 5000
FECs: 50