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Two Illegal Gambling Dens Raided In Hong Kong

As the pandemic restrictions continue in Hong Kong with nationals unable to travel to their favourite Macau casino, police have this week raided two makeshift casinos and arresting 79 people.

According to news reports police swooped on two locations during the evening capturing a total of HK$215,000 (US$27,697) in cash along with cash chips worth approximately US$50,000.

Gambling in Hong Kong is illegal and police announced recently they are stepping up their raids on suspected gambling dens, police say they have arrested the operators of both gambling locations which was operating baccarat tables and offering online table games.

If convicted anyone playing illegal gambling games could face nine months in prison along with a fine and those operating illegal gambling hubs face up to 5 years in prison and a large fine.

Claire

iGaming & land based specialist reporter for the global gaming market

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