Punters, heave a sigh of relief, Singapore Pools is not closing all its outlets and depriving you of losing more money.

It is only closing all Livewire venues and off-course betting centres for live sports betting and horse racing until further notice.

The closure kicks in from Thursday, March 26.

As betting is still allowed during this Covid-19 outbreak, on-ground assistants will also be deployed at their outlets to manage queues and prevent overcrowding.

Singapore Pools have implemented safe distancing measures since Mar 21, including regulated access, physical separation measures at queues, shortened operating hours and closing of selected branches.

What has changed

All live lottery draws for 4D, Toto and Singapore Sweep are to be conducted behind closed doors with immediate effect, until further notice.

Singapore Pools account holders can continue to place their bets online and via telephone.

Visitors and members of the public are not permitted to attend the lottery draws.

Transmission of live lottery draws at branches are also suspended.

Top photo by Zheng Zhangxin