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The Home Affairs Bureau has set up a telephone hotline to receive public comments and complaints relating to the regulation of football betting and lotteries authorized under the Betting Duty Ordinance. Members of the public are also welcome to send their comments or complaints by mail, fax or electronic mail. The details are as follows:

* Electronic mail

Address: hab3@hab.gov.hk

* Mail

Address: Division 1, Home Affairs Bureau, 31/F, Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

* Fax

Fax number: 2591 6002

* Telephone

Telephone number: 2835 1348

End/Thursday, July 31, 2003

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