{"id":143,"date":"2024-06-16T06:30:48","date_gmt":"2024-06-16T03:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vegas2web.icu\/2024\/06\/16\/hong-kong-rejects-basketball-betting-legalization-despite-revenue-potential\/"},"modified":"2024-06-16T06:30:48","modified_gmt":"2024-06-16T03:30:48","slug":"hong-kong-rejects-basketball-betting-legalization-despite-revenue-potential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vegas2web.icu\/2024\/06\/16\/hong-kong-rejects-basketball-betting-legalization-despite-revenue-potential\/","title":{"rendered":"Hong Kong Rejects Basketball Betting Legalization Despite Revenue Potential"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zRhNN1UIVIc\"\n    frameborder=\"0\"\n    allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n    allowfullscreen><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Hong Kongs top financial official, Paul Chan, has dismissed a suggestion to decriminalize wagering on basketball. Although certain political factions contended it would reduce unlawful betting and enhance income, Chan voiced worries about the signal it would convey, especially to youth. He feels it would create the perception that the administration supports gambling as a remedy for economic problems. The Hong Kong Jockey Club, a significant entity in the betting sector, backed the proposition, asserting that fresh wagering choices are necessary to rival illicit bookmakers. <\/p>\n<p>City legislator, Yan Wenyu, proposes broadening the Hong Kong Jockey Club&#8217;s wagering offerings to encompass basketball and additional well-liked athletic competitions. This action would furnish a lawful avenue for individuals presently engaging in illicit betting practices due to restricted alternatives.<\/p>\n<p>In related Asian gaming developments, &#8220;Emerald Fantasy Cricket,&#8221; a novel fantasy sports hub, has debuted in Sri Lanka. 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