In case anyone is in two minds about the seriousness with which the Singapore government takes the issue of casinos, one need look no further than the website of the Casino Regulatory Authority (CRA) for reassurance. The new statutory Board, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, was launched on 2 April this year and with it came a brand new logo said to exude an advanced and contemporary feel.

As the website explains: The orange used in the letter C depicts vibrancy in the casino industry, while blue in the letter R symbolises 'protection', representing the safeguarding and regulatory aspect of the CRA. It also identifies the CRA as a law enforcement entity and reflects its close relationship with its parent ministry - the Ministry of Home Affairs, which also shares the same blue in its logo. The letter A in red depicts strength, force and authority. The words, 'Casino Regulatory Authority', are in black to convey seriousness and a no-nonsense attitude as an authoritative body.

The letter R's intersection with the letter C shows the interlinked relationship between the CRA and the industry. The letter R overlapping at the top signifies control and being on top of matters while the letter A pointing upwards denotes the CRA as an advancing and upward-moving organisation.

With so much attention to detail given to the design of a logo, it is easy to see that the CRA and the Singapore government will leave no stone unturned when it comes to running their emergent casino industry. A laissez faire attitude is not for the Singaporeans and the government will dot each ‘i’ and cross each ‘t’ of gambling regulation before the first wheel is spun or the first card dealt. (E-07.09.08)

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