🌍 World May 4, 2026 · Edith Lin

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

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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 exemption instead of merely following a voluntary code of practice.
The preliminary proposal follows a...

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