Hong Kong billiards halls may soon be open to 8-year-olds in sports development bid

[HKFP] - 01/24/2025

Children as young as eight may soon be able to enter licensed billiards halls, the government has announced, saying it hoped to promote the development of the sport in Hong Kong. “Licensed billiard establishments which meet relevant requirements for relaxing the entry restrictions for youth” (…)



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