Online illegal gambling activities have become increasingly rampant over recent years.
Recognize the below misconceptions. Stay alert, and avoid breaching the law.
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In Hong Kong, betting with gambling websites registered overseas would not breach the law? |
Answer: Even if gambling websites are registered overseas, as they are not licensed nor exempted in Hong Kong, betting with such websites would breach the law.
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Only bookmakers of illegal gambling websites would breach the law? |
Answer: According to the Gambling Ordinance, in Hong Kong, any person that bets with online gambling platforms not offered by the Hong Kong Jockey Club would breach the law.
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In Hong Kong, betting with online casinos or online e-sports gambling websites would not breach the law? |
Answer: As both online casinos and online e-sports gambling platforms are not licensed nor exempted in Hong Kong, betting with these websites would breach the law.
The maximum penalty for betting with illegal bookmakers is a HK$50,000 fine and 9 months’ imprisonment
