Competition laws in Hong Kong

[Jeskola]

Hey,

I am thinking about running a competition on my website aimed at Hong Kong. The competition will be simply along the lines of pay a small amount to enter (few dollars) and the prize would be a cash amount (upt to 100,000 hk) and runners up prizes.

Are there any specific laws, regulations or anyone i have to inform on doing such a thing?

Thanks!

[apple&dog]

you need to check the basic law and apply the license

[Jeskola]

you need to check the basic law and apply the license

Thanks!
Not sure i understand - what law/licebnse?

[Boris]

That sort of thing will NOT be allowed. HKJC has a monopoly on cash wager betting in a lottery and the mechanism you describe is clearly that. You may call it by a different name but the mechanism betrays the real meaning.

[Jeskola]

Ok... cool.
Thanks

[apple&dog]

you should ask the home bureau department directly

they can give you the answer
Home Affairs Bureau - Welcome Message

[shri]

Licensing for lucky draws is not a Home Affairs question...

A&D .. I'm seriously getting tired of your weird responses.

Try TELA and look at their lotteries license.

http://www.tela.gov.hk/english/doc/licence/Form-4.pdf

I am a part of a charitable group that does raise several hundred thousand dollars every years through its lucky draws but the purpose, content and execution is severely controlled by TELA.

[wtbhotia]

A&D .. I'm seriously getting tired of your weird responses.

Haahaaaa, Poor Shri.

This A&D does come up with strange answers, Basic Law then Home Affairs Burea

[fth]

A&D .. I'm seriously getting tired of your weird responses.

Bring back red blobs?

[Flat Hunter]

Haahaaaa, Poor Shri. This A&D does come up with strange answers, Basic Law then Home Affairs Burea

Have a look at some of his postings as Marriot Boy, same old same old.