Resellers hawk public facility bookings including tennis courts, football fields for up to $300

High demand for fields has seen organisers hawking slots for profit online. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
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SINGAPORE - Before the Covid-19 pandemic, it was common to see weekend warriors on public football fields around the island enjoying a Sunday kickabout.

But this weekend game often came at a premium as the social footballers had to fork out between $240 and $300 in order to play.

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