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Hong Kong police arrest 991 in crackdown on illegal gambling during World Cup

Hong Kong police arrested 991 people and discovered betting records amounting to HK$365 million (US$46.5 million) during a crackdown on illegal gambling during the World…

By Samantha Johnson / July 21, 2026

Hong Kong police arrested 991 people and discovered betting records amounting to HK$365 million (US$46.5 million) during a crackdown on illegal gambling during the World Cup.

The force said on Tuesday that it raided 249 premises suspected of being linked to illegal gambling during its enforcement campaign in June and July that targeted activities surrounding the global sporting event.

Officers arrested 645 men and 346 women, aged between 16 and 93, on suspicion of offences including engaging in or promoting bookmaking, betting, operating illegal gambling establishments and money laundering.

The betting records uncovered in the operation amounted to about HK$365 million. The force seized HK$3 million in cash and HK$4.4 million in valuables.

Police also seized 43 computers and 443 mobile phones allegedly used to facilitate bookmaking activities.

The force added that it had conducted preventive education campaigns to combat illegal gambling.

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