Betting on Irish horse races through Hong Kong global gambling market an exciting new revenue stream for industry
All eyes may be on the Curragh for the Irish Derby next weekend but some of the most serious betting action will be in far-away Hong Kong.
Last year, over HK$210 million (€25m) was bet on the Irish Derby and other races through the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s global betting market World Pool, which offers major international racing – including a number of major Irish races – to punters across Asia.
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