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Hong Kong Jockey Club eyes mainland opportunities despite betting ban

Club plans regular Guangzhou races from 2026, may seek to take bets in home city

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is transforming this training facility in Guangzhou's Conghua District into a full-fledged racecourse. (Hong Kong Jockey Club photo)

HONG KONG -- The Hong Kong Jockey Club is looking to expand its presence in mainland China, as it prepares to hold regular races there from 2026, its CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges told Nikkei in an interview.

With 8.5 billion Hong Kong dollars ($1 billion) of investment since 2015, the HKJC is transforming a training facility in Guangzhou's Conghua District into a full-fledged racecourse. Even though gambling on horse races is illegal in mainland China, the club could be able to find a way around the restrictions.

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