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Illegal gambling in Hong Kong
South China Morning Post Friday 19 June 2026, 15:50 UTC 1 min read
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Advertisement Advertisement Illegal gambling in Hong Kong With the football World Cup set to become the biggest gambling event in history, the South China Morning Post traces new trends in illegal betting in Hong Kong and the growing popularity of prediction markets in this two-part series. Updated: 19 Jun, 2026 Advertisement [1] ‘Harder to quit than drugs’: illegal online gambling fuels Hongkongers’ growing addiction With easy access to illegal websites, chat groups and social media ads...

Advertisement Advertisement Illegal gambling in Hong Kong With the football World Cup set to become the biggest gambling event in history, the South China Morning Post traces new trends in illegal betting in Hong Kong and the growing popularity of prediction markets in this two-part series. Updated: 19 Jun, 2026 Advertisement [1] ‘Harder to quit than drugs’: illegal online gambling fuels Hongkongers’ growing addiction With easy access to illegal websites, chat groups and social media ads offering ‘rebates’, young gamblers face a slew of temptation and instigation. 19 Jun, 2026 Advertisement Advertisement Select Voice Select Speed 1.00x
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