The Hong Kong Jockey Club (the Club) has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 developments and assessing the related public health risks. In view of the latest situation, the Club has decided to open the Sha Tin and Happy Valley Racecourses from 15 June to 19 June to provide betting services for the Royal Ascot simulcast races and limited customer services. Betting services for local races and football will not be available inside the racecourses, and the Mark Six lottery will remain suspended.
Details of the arrangements at the Sha Tin and Happy Valley Racecourses are as follows:
| Date | Opening hours | Services provided |
|---|---|---|
|
15 June (Monday) |
10:00 am to 6:30 pm |
– Cashing-in of vouchers or winning tickets – Betting accounts’ deposits and withdrawals – Opening and re-activation of betting accounts – Funds transfers setup |
|
16 June to 19 June (Tuesday to Friday) |
10:00 am to 6:30 pm |
– Betting services for Royal Ascot simulcast races – Cashing-in of vouchers or winning tickets – Betting accounts’ deposits and withdrawals – Opening and re-activation of betting accounts – Funds transfers setup |
– All customers are required to enter and leave the racecourses through the Public Admission Gates. Customers are required to receive temperature screening before entry. They are also required to fill in a health declaration form < download here > and wear surgical masks inside the racecourses. Anyone who has travelled overseas within 14 days before their entry into the racecourses will not be admitted, except those who are exempted by the HKSAR Government from quarantine requirement. All customers and staff are required to observe the prevailing social distancing and group gathering restrictions as promulgated by the HKSAR Government during their stay in the racecourses.
– The Club will provide hand sanitisers at the entrances and betting halls of the racecourses.
– Only a limited number of customers will be able to enter the racecourses at one time and special measures will be implemented to ensure appropriate social distancing. Customers are required to leave the racecourses after the completion of service so as to prevent customer crowding inside.
– Neither betting services nor odds displays of local races and football matches will be available inside the racecourses. The Mark Six lottery will remain suspended.
– Parking is not available at both racecourses. Customers can make use of public transport services to visit the racecourses.
– All services at Off-Course Betting Branches will remain suspended.
