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Hong Kong Jockey Clubi

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the Government in combatting illegal gambling. In 2020/21, the Club returned a total of HK$29.4 billion to the community. This included HK$24.9 billion to the Government in duty, profits tax and Lotteries Fund contributions and HK$4.5 billion in approved charity donations.  The Club is Hong Kong’s largest single taxpayer and one of the city’s major employers. Its Charities Trust is also one of the world’s top ten charity donors. The Club is always “riding high together for a better future” with the people of Hong Kong.

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Unlike its highly successful Hong Kong counterpart, the club that has decided to end races failed to diversify its sources of betting and did not generate the expected economic and social benefits.

  • Models to feature in new exhibition titled ‘The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Yuan Ming Yuan — Art and Culture of an Imperial Garden-Palace’
  • Artefacts are part of the Yangshi Lei Archives, a body of architectural work recognised by Unesco, and part of nearly 200 prized relics from Beijing
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Club’s Lester Garson Huang says teenagers and elderly among those struggling with emotional, mental health issues as city recovers from Covid-19 pandemic.