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Will Hong Kong’s claw machine regulations curb gaming habits and gambling risks?

South China Morning Post 05 May 2026 8h ago
Will Hong Kong’s claw machine regulations curb gaming habits and gambling risks?
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After years of debate over whether claw and pinball machines encourage high-stakes gambling, Hong Kong has finally proposed stricter oversight to curb gaming, particularly among teenagers. Cases of addiction linked to these machines are rising in the city, but drawing a clear distinction between gaming and gambling remains difficult. As Hong Kong prepares to amend relevant laws, the South China Mo
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