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Prize Machines Under Scrutiny For Gambling Concerns

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The establishment of a management body for prize games is being discussed. Lawmakers are considering new regulations for prize game machines, potentially including those with addictive tendencies. The government is considering two proposals to regulate internet cafes and arcades. The proposed regulations aim to address concerns about addiction, with potential for a tiered system distinguishing between adult (16+) and child (under 16) venues. The government plans to consult the Legislative Council and the public on the proposals. Separately, a boy in Hong Kong was arrested for attempted explosives manufacture. Hong Kong authorities are cracking down on unlicensed tour guides, particularly those from mainland China providing services without proper permits.

The establishment of a management body for prize games is being discussed. Lawmakers are considering new regulations for prize game machines, potentially including those with addictive tendencies. The government is considering two proposals to regulate internet cafes and arcades. The proposed regulations aim to address concerns about addiction, with potential for a tiered system distinguishing between adult (16+) and child (under 16) venues. The government plans to consult the Legislative Council and the public on the proposals. Separately, a boy in Hong Kong was arrested for attempted explosives manufacture. Hong Kong authorities are cracking down on unlicensed tour guides, particularly those from mainland China providing services without proper permits. Lawmaker Chun Ming discussed two government proposals to regulate internet cafes and gaming centers, including licensing and age-based divisions. Legislative councilor Deng Jia-biao stated that there are an estimated over 2,000 shops nationwide that have prize machines, with many also found in shopping malls and restaurants. Legislators are calling for action against modified prize machines that offer substantial prizes like mobile phones, which are seen as exceeding normal expectations and potentially encouraging gambling. There are concerns that prize machines, including those in shops, malls, and restaurants, have become a form of gambling. Lawmakers are scrutinizing prize machines, including those with slot and pinball-like mechanisms, due to concerns they are evolving into gambling devices.

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RTHK Radio 1 Hong Kong

“为什么要成立一个管理?可以这么说,因为实际上,有些人会觉得,比如一些涉及有奖游戏的游戏,实际上现在在现行制度之下,需要纳入赌博条例之下,需要申请一个叫做有奖游戏游戏牌照。但是,这个先决条件是需要申请另一个牌照,叫做公众娱乐场所牌照。”

RTHK Radio 1 Hong Kong

“为什么要成立一个管理?可以这么说,因为实际上,有些人会觉得,比如一些涉及有奖游戏的游戏,实际上现在在现行制度之下,需要纳入赌博条例之下,需要申请一个叫做有奖游戏游戏牌照。”

RTHK Radio 1 Cantonese

“存在很多問題 而且政府也可能要關注 那個成瘾問題 例如 有些有博彩成分的遊戲 有些有成瘾風險的遊戲 政府可能 就想要一些規範 可以減少一些影響到青少年機會 或者讓一些 可能有成瘾傾向的人 都”

RTHK Radio 1 Cantonese

“政府也可能要關注那個成瘾問題 例如 有些有博彩成分的遊戲,有些有成瘾風險的遊戲,政府可能就想要一些規範”

RTHK Radio 1 Hong Kong

“Why establish a management body? Because some games involving prizes, under current regulations, require a 'Prize Game License'.”

RTHK Radio 1 Hong Kong

“作为投资者,你选择向你的哪一个是对你的味觉更多的,适合你的口味更多的?我个人觉得,其实不需要太多的障碍。”

RTHK Radio 1 Cantonese

“There are many problems and the government may also need to pay attention to addiction issues, such as some games with gambling components, some games with addiction risks. The government may want some regulations to reduce the impact on teenagers or those with addiction tendencies.”

RTHK Radio 1 Hong Kong

“所需要的人士,大家有需求可以找关外队帮助,也可以加入关外队工人队伍,一起筹划更好的社区。”

RTHK Radio 1 Cantonese

“存在很多問題 而且政府也可能要關注 那個成瘾問題 例如 有些有博彩成分的遊戲 有些有成瘾風險的遊戲 政府可能 就想要一些規範”

RTHK Radio 1 Hong Kong

“为什么要成立一个管理?可以这么说,因为实际上,有些人会觉得,比如一些涉及有奖游戏的游戏,实际上现在在现行制度之下,需要纳入赌博条例之下,需要申请一个叫做有奖游戏游戏牌照。但是,这个先决条件是需要申请另一个牌照,叫做公众娱乐场所牌照。 加入正确的規範。也解除了公眾娛樂場牌與有獎娛樂遊戲牌的關係。這就是說,這些彈珠機、擠貨機,未來不需要申請公眾娛樂牌,也可以申請有獎娛樂遊戲牌。”

RTHK Radio 1 Cantonese

“政府也可能要關注 那個成瘾問題 例如 有些有博彩成分的遊戲... 政府可能 就想要一些規範 可以減少一些影響到青少年機會”

RTHK Radio 1 Cantonese

“政府可能就想要一些規範 可以減少一些影響到青少年機會 或者讓一些可能有成癮傾向的人... 將這些夾小子機、打蛋機也有納入這個有獎遊戲牌照的話”

RTHK Radio 1 Cantonese

“The government may also need to focus on addiction issues, such as some games with gambling components. The government may want some regulations to reduce the opportunity for impact on teenagers.”

RTHK Radio 1 Cantonese

“The government may also need to focus on addiction issues, such as games with gambling elements or addiction risks. The government may want some regulations to reduce the impact on teenagers or those with addiction tendencies.”

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