An estimated 380,000 people have gambled illegally
Teenagers indulge in millions of debts Recently, a number of advertising posts appeared on online social platforms, claiming to provide free tips for the European Cup to attract gamblers to place bets. According to recent statistics on illegal gambling, it is estimated that more than 380,000 Hong Kong people have participated in illegal gambling. The number of 18 to 20-year-old youths participating in illegal gambling is three times more than those participating in legal gambling. Some youths are addicted to gambling. Debt-ridden. Some gambling organizations pointed out that there are more cases of seeking help during the epidemic, many of which involve illegal gambling activities, and some young people owe millions of dollars in debts due to illegal gambling on football matches. According to statistics, illegal gambling is more widespread than expected. According to the estimate that there are 6.2 million people over the age of 15 in Hong Kong, about 6%, or 385,000, are involved in il...