Official language: Chinese, English
Population: 6,985,200
Currency: Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)

Current Exchange Rate
1 EUR = 11.55780 HKD
1 GBP = 12.28638 HKD
1 USD = 7.75156 USD

Sports Betting in Hong Kong
Even though all forms of casino-style gambling in Hong Kong are illegal, betting on horse races and football matches is allowed. In fact, it is an extremely popular way to gamble, and is enjoyed by a large percentage of the population. The government in Hong Kong legalized these two forms of sports betting in an attempt to stamp out illegal bookmakers.

The non-profit Hong Kong Jockey Club oversees all legal sports betting. Their monopoly on Hong Kong horse race betting and Hong Kong football match betting is government-supported to prevent other companies from taking bets. The Hong Kong Jockey Club organizes around 700 races every year and covers all major football matches.

Online Sports Betting in Hong Kong
Online sportsbooks in Hong Kong are limited to the Hong Kong Jockey Club website, where players can bet on horse races, football matches, and the national lottery. All other bookmakers that are actually located in Hong Kong are illegal to use.

Players who do not wish to use the official Hong Kong sportsbooks may choose to play at bookmakers located in different countries. There are a few international online sportsbooks that accept players from Hong Kong. Some are even available in Chinese, and accept payment in Hong Kong Dollars.