SINGAPORE, Feb. 27 -- Trading card packs and other "blind box" products will soon fall under tighter rules as authorities move to curb the risk of gambling-like behaviour linked to their sale, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said on Friday.

According to CNA, MHA and the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) are working on new regulations to oversee the sale of blind boxes - sealed products where buyers do not know what item they will receive - including collectible trading cards.

The aim is to reduce the potential for such products to encourage gambling behaviour.

The ministry said the regulations are currently being drafted, with more details and an implementation timeline to be announced later.

Earlier this month in Parliament, Hom...