What was the total amount of bets collected by the bookie?

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The bookie collected S$1,550 in wagers over two hours.

A 69-year-old man was sentenced to four weeks in jail for operating an illegal bookmaking setup. He was apprehended by police on May 6 at a Jurong West housing block.
Bets Solicited on Hong Kong Horse Races
Ng Sea Beng solicited bets on Hong Kong horse races from at least three individuals over a two-hour period. During this time, he collected S$1,550 in wagers from punters for five races.
Operating Capital and Cash Seized
Ng arrived at the housing block with S$2,500 in operating capital. Upon his arrest, police found more than S$4,000 in cash, along with a pen and a betting slip, on his person.
Sentencing and Legal Context
The prosecution had sought between four and eight weeks' jail, considering the operation took place openly in a public space despite its unsophisticated nature. The judge imposed a four-week sentence, acknowledging the small scale of the operation. Conducting a betting operation in Singapore is an offence under the Gambling Control Act, which carries a maximum penalty of five years' jail, a fine of up to S$200,000, or both.

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