What is the role of the government mentioned in the article?
Why are the measures necessary?
The proportion of people in Singapore who gambled last year has gone up from three years ago, primarily due to an increase in gambling among the Chinese population and in those buying 4D, Toto and engaging in social gambling.
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) was first formed in 2005, after the Government's hotly-debated move to legalise and build casinos in Marina Bay and Sentosa.
Some actions that NCPG has taken:
- Expanded the number of physical help centres in Singapore from 2 to 6 over the last two years
- New phone and Internet-based counselling service was introduced last July 2017
- Public education efforts
Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/gambling-participation-rate-up-in-singapore-survey-10076286
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