HONG KONG -- On July 14, thousands of serious-looking gamblers filled the vast betting halls of Sha Tin Racecourse, a riverfront horse track in northern Hong Kong.
Sha Tin Racecourse on July 14: The Hong Kong Jockey Club has to compete for the attention of locals now keen to spend their time and money in Shenzhen or beyond. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
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