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Prediction markets: Hong Kong ban alone will not solve risks, legal experts say
Prediction markets exist in a legal grey area under Hong Kong’s gambling laws, with experts warning of risks like market manipulation and consumer protection. A ban on these platforms could face challenges in evidence gathering and prosecution, according to legal experts and a legislator.
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