Singapore to regulate trading cards to mitigate risk of gambling inducement
Singapore will regulate trading card packs and blind boxes to reduce the risk of gambling-related issues.Summary
Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced on February 27, 2026, that trading card packs will soon be regulated as part of measures to address gambling risks associated with blind boxes. Blind boxes, sealed packages with undisclosed contents, are increasingly popular but raise concerns about gambling inducement, particularly among young people. The MHA, along with the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), is drafting regulations to mitigate these risks. While certain lower-risk gambling services are permitted under a class license, social services have warned about the potential for compulsive behavior, anxiety, and depression linked to the thrill of chance in blind box purchases. Further details regarding the regulations and implementation timeline will be shared by the MHA.
(Source：Channel Newsasia)