Gambling in China: Main Facts
Point | Details |
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🌐 Most Widespread Languages | Mandarin Chinese (official), Cantonese in Hong Kong and Macau, other regional dialects |
💵 National Currency | Renminbi (RMB) or Chinese Yuan (CNY) |
🚫 Legal Status of Gambling | Gambling is illegal in mainland China except for the state-run lotteries. Macau is the only region where gambling is fully legal. Hong Kong allows horse racing and lotteries under specific regulations. |
🏛️ Gambling Regulator | Ministry of Finance for state lotteries, Macau Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) in Macau, Hong Kong Jockey Club in Hong Kong |
💰 Gambling Taxes | In Macau, casino operators pay a 35% tax on gross gaming revenue. In mainland China, lottery winnings are taxed. |
🎲 Popular Gambling Activities | State lotteries (Welfare Lottery and Sports Lottery), illegal underground gambling, online gambling via international sites, casino gambling in Macau |
🌐 Availability of New Online Casinos | Limited in mainland China due to strict regulations, but international online casinos still target Chinese players through VPNs |
📱 Technology Usage | High internet and smartphone penetration, extensive use of VPNs to access restricted gambling sites |
🃏 Most Popular New Game Type | Online slots and live casino games (via international sites) |
🎁 Most Popular New Bonus Type | Welcome bonuses and free spins offered by international online casinos targeting Chinese players |
🎮 Top New Casino Software Provider | Playtech, Microgaming, NetEnt, and Betsoft are popular among Chinese online gamblers |
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