The Hong Kong Jockey Club (the Club) has been closely monitoring the latest Covid-19 developments. In view of the worsening Covid-19 situation in Hong Kong, after balancing public health risks, the safety of staff and customer needs, the Club has decided the latest arrangements for the services at Off-Course Betting Branches (OCBBs) as follows:

1. OCBBs will open on 17 and 18 July to provide services including betting account deposits or withdrawals and cashing-in of vouchers or winning tickets. Football betting services will not be available at OCBBs.

2. Starting from 19 July until early August, all OCBBs will be temporarily closed.

3. The Club will continue to monitor the latest Covid-19 developments and make further announcement in early August on the future arrangements for opening of and services at OCBBs.

The Club appreciates the understanding of its customers.