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Gambling Ordinance T-2 Cap. 148 Gambling Ordinance (Cap. 148) Contents Section Page Part I Preliminary 1. Short title 1-2 2. Interpretation 1-2 Part II Gambling and Lotteries Unlawful 3. Gambling is unlawful 2-2 4. Lotteries are unlawful 2-6 Part III Offences Relating to Gambling and Lotteries 5. Unlawful gambling establishments 3-2 6. Gambling in a gambling establishment 3-2 7. Bookmaking 3-4 8. Betting with a bookmaker 3-4 9. Promoters of lotteries 3-6 10. Selling lottery tickets 3-6 11. Buying lottery tickets 3-8 Last updated date 13.12.2018

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Gambling Ordinance (Cap 148)

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Status of Law: Final/Active/Current

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Hong Kong

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Latitude: 22.3964

Longitude: 114.1095

Country Location (linked Law): Hong Kong

Keywords

Gambling

Adoption Date: Feb 17, 1997

Type of Law: Primary (this category will be deleted)

Research Category: V Other Laws

Institution that Established this Law: Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Is this the Official Copy?: Yes

Source URL: Hong Kong e-Legislation

Notes: The definition of ‘bookmaking’ was further amended pursuant to s 2 of the Gambling (Amendment) Ordinance 2002 (12 of 2002) by incorporating reference to the Internet. Thus, nowadays, "bookmaking" (收受賭注) means the soliciting, receiving, negotiating or settling of a bet by way of trade or business whether personally or by letter, telephone, telegram, online medium. or by any other means; (Amended 42 of 1990 s 2; 12 of 2002 s 2).

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