Asia-Pacific
Hong Kong SAR China
Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (gambling policy) / Licensing Authority under the Gambling Ordinance; the Hong Kong Jockey Club holds the sole government-authorised betting and lottery monopoly
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
ProhibitedOnline Casino
ProhibitedBetting
RegulatedOnline Betting
RegulatedLottery
RegulatedBingo
ProhibitedKey Legislation
- Gambling Ordinance (Cap. 148), 1977
- Betting Duty Ordinance (Cap. 108)
- Amusement Game Centres Ordinance (Cap. 435)
Online Gambling
Allowed
- Online betting on authorised horse racing via HKJC accounts
- Online betting on authorised football matches via HKJC accounts
- Online participation in the Mark Six lottery via HKJC accounts
Prohibited
- Online casino games (slots, table games, live dealer)
- Online poker
- Betting with unauthorised/offshore bookmakers, even from abroad
- Any online gambling service not operated by the HKJC monopoly
Taxation
Horse racing betting duty72.5%-75% (progressive, on net stake receipts)
Football betting duty50% (on net stake receipts)
Lottery (Mark Six) duty25% of proceeds
License validity: No licences issued to new operators; HKJC holds an exclusive statutory monopoly
Land-Based Gambling
Allowed
- Horse racing at HKJC racecourses (Happy Valley, Sha Tin)
- Authorised football betting outlets operated by HKJC
- Mark Six lottery sales points
- Licensed mahjong/tin kau parlours
Prohibited
- Land-based casinos (table games, slot machines) - no licences available
- Unauthorised bookmaking
- Unlicensed gaming premises
Taxation
Horse racing betting duty72.5%-75% (progressive, on net stake receipts)
Football betting duty50% (on net stake receipts)
Lottery (Mark Six) duty25% of proceeds
License validity: No licences issued to new operators; HKJC holds an exclusive statutory monopoly
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
