Hong Kong police have arrested 86 people, including triad members, in a sweeping 15-day crackdown on organised crime, ranging from theft and drug trafficking to illegal gambling and money laundering. The force on Tuesday said the operation, mounted between August 18 and September 1, had led to the arrest of 66 men and 20 women,…
Hong Kong police have arrested more than 200 people in a crackdown on illegal gambling, with the force warning that operators are attracting patrons with easy e-payment options and all-day free catering. The force said on Friday that those arrested included 15 property owners, four building tenants and a person holding an account used to…
Hong Kong authorities are planning to engage the Jockey Club for discussions on adjusting the maximum betting limits for basketball to provide a regulated channel for such activities, as the government moves to legalise wagering for the sport. Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak Mei-kuen said on Saturday that lawmakers previously suggested the…
Meme stocks. They’re back! This time around it’s GoPro, Beyond Meat, Kohl, Krispy Kreme and Opendoor Tech. Think short squeezes, sudden price moves (Opendoor up 300% in a few months and down 50% in a week), lots of Reddit chat and much money made and lost. It’s all a lot of fun (bar the losing…