Gambling Ordinance Part II 2-2 Section 3 Cap. 148 Part II Gambling and Lotteries Unlawful 3. Gambling is unlawful (1) Save as provided in subsections (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8), gambling is unlawful. (2) Gaming is lawful if the game is played on a social occasion in private premises and is not promoted or conducted by way of trade or business or for the private gain of any person otherwise than to the extent of a person’s winnings as a player of or at the game. (3) Gaming is lawful if the game is one in which dice, dominoes, mahjong or tin kau tiles, or playing cards are used and— (a) the game is played on a social occasion in— (i) premises licensed as a restaurant under the Public Health and Municipal Services Ordinance (Cap. 132); (Amended 10 of 1986 s. 32(1)) (ii) premises where intoxicating liquor is sold pursuant to a licence or other authorization granted under any Ordinance; or (iii) a club-house in respect of which either of the conditions indicated in section 4(2) of the Clubs (Safety of Premises) Ordinance (Cap. 376) has been satisfied; (Replaced 38 of 1994 s. 3) (b) a fee is not charged for admission to such premises; (ba) the game is not played by any person in charge of, managing or involved in the operation of the premises or the club-house or employed at the premises or the club-house; (Added 38 of 1994 s. 3) Verified Copy Last updated date 13.12.2018