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Illegal gambling in Hong Kong

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By Samantha Johnson / June 19, 2026

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

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