Hong Kong government consults on legalising basketball betting

Hong Kong’s government opened a public consultation on 2 April 2025 on a proposal to allow basketball betting, reportedly following a proposal from the Hong Kong Jockey Club and recommendations from the Betting and Lotteries Commission. The proposed rules would restrict eligible bets and competitions, prohibit wagers on Hong Kong teams and local matches, and bar underage betting and credit use. The government cited estimated unlicensed basketball betting volume of HK$70bn to HK$90bn in 2024.