Hong Kong bureau proposes licensing pinball and claw-machine venues
Arcade operators could face permit limits and inspections if the proposal proceeds.
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Hong Kong bureau proposes tighter licensing for claw machine venues
The proposals could require claw machine operators to license each device and display licences at venue entrances.
Hong Kong halts plans to legalise basketball betting over prediction markets
The decision delays a proposed new betting product and leaves its regulatory timetable uncertain.
Hong Kong pauses basketball betting launch for prediction markets review
The government’s review pauses basketball betting preparations and leaves the Jockey Club awaiting licence guidance.
Hong Kong bureau suspends plans to regulate basketball betting
The suspension puts the planned regulated basketball betting market and its September 2026 launch on hold.