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Online gambling law in mainland China

Unauthorized online sale of Welfare Lottery or Sports Lottery products is illegal. Official public guidance also warns that the China Welfare Lottery has not operated internet sales and that sites claiming otherwise may be scams.

CN · Official source verifiedOnline gambling law in mainland ChinaUnauthorized online sale of Welfare Lottery or Sports Lottery products is illegal. Official public guidance also warns that the China Welfare Lottery has not operated internet sales and that sites claiming otherwise may be scams.Official source: Jinan Municipal Government.What does this evidence establish?The conclusion is limited to what the cited official source expressly establishes. It does not prove that an offshore operator currently accepts residents, or that payments, bonuses or withdrawals are available.

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