3/29/2022

National Council On Problem Gambling In Singapore

Before 2014 FIFA World Cup, Singapore National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) made an anti-gambling video. “In this video, some children were predicting the champion. The boy whose name is Andy hoped Germany won because his dad bet his saving on them.” After Germany won champion on July 14, NCPG posted a picture on its homepage. From the picture, Andy’s friend asked whether he got his savings back. However, Andy seemed unhappy:”No, dad never stops… he wants to bet one more time.” Two lines of words typed in white at the bottom: “Often, the people who suffer from problem gambling aren’t the gambler. “ Next sentence “Kick the habit” was labeled in red color. Besides, the last sentence “Stop Problem Gambling” and their contact was illustrated follow by. Basically, NCPG write the script on children’s view to indirectly but more profoundly indicate their anti-gambling topic.
The design style followed up its previous video. The bright-colored and blurry background centralized characters perfectly. The story was happened in a sunny day. Sunny should be considered as the symbol of lucky. Behind two kids, there were green trees and grass. “Green color is most associated with vivacity and youth in western culture.”To some extent, the usage of green color also coordinates with its children’s characters. Originally, the background which is widely uses green colored and bright light seems hard to associate to its anti-gambling topic. Fortunately, scriptwriter made fuzzy the

National Council on Problem Gambling - Singapore, Singapore. NCPG is part of Singapore’s national framework to address problem gambling. The Council aims to minimise the impact of problem. National Council on Problem Gambling: 1800-6-668-668 (www.ncpg.org.sg) ComCare: 1800-222-0000. National Crime Prevention Council; Singapore Road Safety Council.

Since 1996, the National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG) has been a U.S. Organization focused on launching a field of study to explore gambling disorder. The National Council on Problem Gambling was set up in Singapore on 31 August 2005 to address problem gambling, following the government 's decision to legalise casino gambling and build two integrated resorts at Marina Bay and Sentosa. The council is chaired by Lim Hock San and has 19 members.

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The National Council on Problem Gambling was set up in Singapore on 31 August 2005 to address problem gambling, following the government's decision to legalise casino gambling and build two integrated resorts at Marina Bay and Sentosa.

The council is chaired by Lim Hock San and has 19 members.

One of the main tasks of NCPG is to promote public awareness on problem gambling. In January 2006, a TV series Bet Your Life was launched to examine problem gambling and its effects on families and society. [1] A fund of S$150,000 was also set aside for public education programmes initiated by voluntary welfare organisations.

To counsel and help compulsive gamblers, two hotlines are set up by Institute of Mental Health and Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society.

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National Council On Problem Gambling In Singapore
  1. ^'Council on Problem Gambling rolls out 2 public education initiatives'. Channel NewsAsia. 6 January 2006. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/186919/1/.html.
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