Haldanes Partner Anthony Leung Shares Insights on Online Gambling Regulation in Asia Business Law Journal
Haldanes Partner Anthony Leung was recently interviewed by Asia Business Law Journal on the topic of online gambling regulation and enforcement challenges across Asia.
In the Hong Kong section, Anthony commented on cross-border coordination and the practical scope of local laws:
Hong Kong authorities and mainland Chinese regulators often co-ordinate in combating cross-border online gambling and fund transfers.”
While the Gambling Ordinance prohibits betting with unauthorised bookmakers, whether in Hong Kong or elsewhere, in practice it has limited extraterritorial reach.”
Anthony’s comments reflect the real-world balance Hong Kong maintains: a strict domestic monopoly held by the Hong Kong Jockey Club for most authorised betting, combined with active policing of illegal channels and pragmatic recognition of enforcement boundaries against fully offshore operators.
A World Trade Review 1000 Recommended Individual for Prosecution and Strategy, Anthony is a specialist in intellectual property and commercial law with experience in emerging topics such as AI and NFTs. He has supported clients in drafting joint venture and shareholders’ agreements, company articles of association, and advising on asset sales and corporate restructuring. His expertise includes securing trademark and design registrations across Hong Kong, China, and other jurisdictions, as well as guiding clients through IP commercialisation and related litigation. Additionally, he has a background in media and entertainment law, assisting with music licensing, event sponsorship, artwork commissions, and merchandise production. Anthony also advises on terms of use for digital platforms, data privacy policies, media agreements, and employment matters. Anthony is also a winner of Mondaq’s Autumn 2025 Thought Leadership Awards for Hong Kong (Intellectual Property).
The feature in Asia Business Law Journal—a trusted source for legal and regulatory analysis across Asia—highlights Haldanes’ continuing involvement in thought leadership on gaming law, financial crime compliance, cross-border investigations, and regulatory risk in fast-evolving sectors.
Read Anthony Leung’s full contribution and the complete regional analysis from the original Asia Business Law Journal article here: https://law.asia/asia-online-gambling-regulation-enforcement/
