Basketball betting 'could be legalised by September'

[RTHK] - 02/28/2025

Sources said the Hong Kong Jockey Club is hopeful that legislation clearing the way for basketball betting will be passed by lawmakers by September this year. The government revealed in its latest budget that it is looking into regulating basketball betting, and will invite the Jockey Club to (…)



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