Key facts
- Hong Kong police have warned football fans against using overseas betting websites.
- The use of these sites could breach local gambling laws.
- Authorities anticipate a surge in betting activity during the FIFA World Cup.
- Fifa recently announced its first prediction market partner for the tournament.
Hong Kong police have cautioned football fans against using overseas betting websites during the FIFA World Cup, warning that such activity could violate local gambling laws despite claims of foreign registration. The force issued the warning as authorities anticipate a surge in wagering over the tournament, which is set to begin on June 11. The police statement followed Fifa's announcement of its first prediction market partner for the World Cup.