China to Support Horse Racing, Sports Lotteries in Hainan
- Moves could pave way for casinos, people familar have said
- China announces reform package that boosts Hainan economy
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China said it would encourage horse racing and expand sports lotteries in the southernmost island of Hainan, moves that people familiar with the discussions have said may eventually open the door to gaming on the nation’s mainland for the first time.
China will support the development of horse racing and other projects including beach and water sports in Hainan, according to a reform agenda approved by China’s cabinet and announced in the official Xinhua News Agency Saturday. The province should also “explore the development of sports lottery and instant lottery on large-scale international games,” it said, without elaborating.