Hong Kong
Market profile
Home and Youth Affairs Bureau / Hong Kong Jockey Club
Hong Kong restricts gambling to a limited set of authorised and regulated outlets. The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau currently identifies HKJC-organised horse racing, football betting and the Mark Six Lottery as authorised channels. This does not create an open online-casino or poker market.
- Records
- 1
- Sourced
- 1
- Min age
- 18+
Product status
- Sports Betting
- Legal
- Online Casino
- Prohibited
- Online Poker
- Prohibited
- Prediction Markets
- Restricted
Regulator
Who licenses this market.
Brand status
1 record · 0 direct · 1 batch
Jurisdiction-specific records from official registers and regulator sources. Brands we track link to their house page. Restricted, revoked and other non-active statuses remain visible when supported by an official source.
| Brand | House | Status | Products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Jockey Club | The Hong Kong Jockey Club | Licensed | Sports Betting, Lottery |
Frequently asked questions
Is online betting legal in Hong Kong?
Yes, online sports betting is legal and regulated in Hong Kong under the supervision of Home and Youth Affairs Bureau / Hong Kong Jockey Club.
Is online casino legal in Hong Kong?
Online casino games are currently prohibited in Hong Kong.
Who regulates gambling in Hong Kong?
Home and Youth Affairs Bureau / Hong Kong Jockey Club oversees the gambling activities permitted in Hong Kong. Commercial online licensing may be limited, transitional or unavailable for some products.
What is the minimum gambling age in Hong Kong?
The recorded minimum gambling age in Hong Kong is 18. Product-specific or venue rules may impose a higher threshold.