Hong Kong Police Issue Warning Against Betting on World Cup via Foreign Websites

Hong Kong police warn World Cup fans against using overseas betting sites

Warning comes after Fifa names its first prediction market partner for tournament, which begins on June 11.

Hong Kong warn against betting sites ahead of World Cup

Hong Kong police have reminded sports fans that gambling on foreign sites is potentially illegal in the country, even though the website claims to be legally operating with licenses from other governments around the world. Police are warning residents to refrain from using foreign bookmakers to wager their money before the upcoming FIFA World Cup that will begin on June 11, 2026 and predicting an increase in online gambling activity during this …

Hong Kong police issue warning against betting on World Cup via foreign websites

Authorities in Hong Kong have issued a warning to citizens against gambling on foreign betting websites during the World Cup, reiterating that those doing so can be prosecuted under the city’s Gambling Ordinance. In comments reported by the South China Morning Post, Chief Inspector Wong Yu-fai said, “Some online gambling websites claim they are legally registered overseas, but anyone gambling on these so-called legal websites in Hong Kong may al…