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CRIMEJun 19 · 00:30 UTCSCMP CHINAEdith Lin

‘Harder to quit than drugs’: illegal online gambling fuels Hongkongers’ growing addiction

Illegal online gambling in Hong Kong is driving youth addiction, with social media serving as a new channel for illegal bookmaking. Ken Chan*, who initially bet legally, transitioned to illegal platforms lured by promises of tips and higher returns.

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