Legislative Council
Hong Kong proposes licensing with fee and prize caps for claw machines to curb addiction
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Hong Kong authorities have proposed a licensing regime for claw and pinball machines, capping play fees at HK$5 and prizes at HK$300, to tackle rising addiction cases among teenagers. The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau's measures, submitted to the Legislative Council's home affairs panel, include addiction warnings and address proliferation following a 2022 court ruling; lawmakers support the plan while urging industry balance.
All 90 Hong Kong lawmakers are scheduled to travel to Beijing from July 19 to 25 for a national affairs study visit. The trip marks the Legislative Council’s first group journey to the capital since the 1997 handover. Activities will include seminars, visits to key authorities and tours of the tech sector.
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