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Hong Kong to tighten grip on claw machines under new licensing proposal

South China Morning Post 04 May 2026 12h ago
Hong Kong to tighten grip on claw machines under new licensing proposal
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Hong Kong authorities have proposed amending gambling laws to tighten oversight of claw machines and other prize-based amusement games by issuing individual licences for each device, in a bid to prevent addiction. In a document released by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau on Monday, officials called for a mandatory regime for internet cafes, requiring operators to apply for a licence or an exempt
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