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The Hong Kong government’s public consultation on the regulation of basketball betting presents a critical opportunity to update gambling oversight and establish stronger protections for vulnerable populations. The consultation, which ends on May 2, comes at a time when illegal basketball betting has reached an alarming HK$90 billion in annual turnover. While legalising gambling on basketball could generate HK$2 billion in revenue, this consultation should open a much-needed dialogue on gambling.

As Hong Kong's government gathers public feedback on the proposed regulation of basketball betting, one crucial question emerges: How can we ensure that betting operators adequately contribute to mitigating the social harm they may cause? The consultation, which runs until May 2, 2025, presents a rare opportunity to modernize our approach to gambling regulation and align it with global sustainability practice and ESG standards.