A deluge of online gambling activity in Hong Kong is expected as the World Cup kicks off in Russia this month. Photo: AP/ Julia Chestnova A deluge of online gambling activity in Hong Kong is expected as the World Cup kicks off in Russia this month. Photo: AP/ Julia Chestnova
A deluge of online gambling activity in Hong Kong is expected as the World Cup kicks off in Russia this month. Photo: AP/ Julia Chestnova
Hong Kong /  Law and Crime

Hong Kong police to focus on cyber efforts against illegal betting during World Cup 2018 as bookies go digital

Authorities say syndicates are manipulating overseas servers and gambling websites, with bets placed over instant messaging where trails can be erased

Topic |   Hong Kong police
Christy Leung
Christy Leung

Updated: 11:43am, 18 Jun, 2018

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A deluge of online gambling activity in Hong Kong is expected as the World Cup kicks off in Russia this month. Photo: AP/ Julia Chestnova A deluge of online gambling activity in Hong Kong is expected as the World Cup kicks off in Russia this month. Photo: AP/ Julia Chestnova
A deluge of online gambling activity in Hong Kong is expected as the World Cup kicks off in Russia this month. Photo: AP/ Julia Chestnova
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