Forbes (03 May, 2002 issue), "FACTBOXSoccer betting regulations in major Asian countries", gave a brief review of gambling regulations in Asian jurisdictions. In brief, the following are their observations which have been updated with the latest changes: -

HONG KONG - Currently has one licensed gambling operator, the Hong Kong Jockey Club, which runs horse racing and the Mark Six lottery. At first laws did not prohibit Internet and telephone betting through offshore betting chains and casinos, but the Legislative Council recently passed the Gambling (Amendment) Bill 2000, which became effective on 31 May 2002, the day when the World Cup soccer game started. Many see it as a prelude to a locally licensed soccer betting concession, possibly run by the Jockey Club.

MACAU - Gambling dependent Macau has one licensed operator to conduct soccer and other sports betting, with fixed odds counter betting, telephone and Internet betting. Most betting accounts were held by Hong Kong residents. The state-run television station, Teledifusao de Macau, is broadcasting all 64 World Cup soccer >>