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China Warns Citizens Against Overseas Gambling Risks

2/18/2026

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China's Embassy in Singapore issued a February 14, 2026 warning against overseas gambling after a suicide at Marina Bay Sands.
The advisory precedes the Spring Festival travel rush and urges citizens to avoid gambling due to legal risks.
Participation in cross-border gambling is illegal under Chinese law, and the embassy cannot provide consular protection.
Similar warnings were issued elsewhere as part of a crackdown on cross-border gambling networks.

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China's Embassy in Singapore issued a February 14, 2026 warning against overseas gambling after a suicide at Marina Bay Sands.
The advisory precedes the Spring Festival travel rush and urges citizens to avoid gambling due to legal risks.
Participation in cross-border gambling is illegal under Chinese law, and the embassy cannot provide consular protection.
Similar warnings were issued elsewhere as part of a crackdown on cross-border gambling networks.