WORLD CUP MANIA GRIPS HONG KONG




HONG KONG

Under every giant TV screen in the city and practically in every bar or restaurant you will find Hong Kong's residents watching the latest World Cup game. I am semi-suspicious that a great number of them are not actually as interested in the sport itself as they might be for the result of each game.

You see, betting on the world cup games is legal here. Anyone can walk into one of the numerous Hong Kong Jockey Club walk-in betting centres to place a bet.

© evangelo costadimas 2006

Posted: Sunday - June 11, 2006 at 01:29 AM          

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