| Brakes applied to new online Chinese lotto ventures | | | | approach by government this week, confirming that |
| Several companies that have in recent weeks | | | | the sale of online lottery tickets has been banned in |
| announced online lottery initiatives partnering with | | | | China. According to the report, sales of lottery |
| counterparts in China will have to halt operations | | | | tickets online will not be permitted, and those |
| pending more clarity on the overall legality of | | | | companies that have jumped the gun and started |
| operations following a statement this week from the | | | | operations could face prosecution - not a pleasant or |
| Chinese ministries of finance, civil affairs, and the | | | | business enhancing prospect as the UK listed |
| general administration of sports. | | | | company Betex discovered to its cost early last year. |
| The Chinese news agency Xinhua reported the tough | | | | |