Mainland businessman accused of keeping casino jackpot
A mainland Chinese businessman has been accused of keeping a HKD 569,000 (US$72,900) jackpot won while playing a slot machine on behalf of another gambler. The 35-year-old suspect, surnamed Tang, was reportedly given HKD 1,000 to play for the victim during a visit to a Macau casino. The agreement was that any winnings would be returned to the original player.
However, Tang allegedly refused to share the winnings after hitting the jackpot. He collected the prize and attempted to flee the casino before the victim reported the incident to security. The case was then handed over to the Judiciary Police for investigation.
The incident occurred on 7 November, and Tang turned himself in two days later. Authorities said he refused to cooperate during questioning, and no cash was found on him. Police did, however, seize a mobile phone believed to be connected to the case.
The Judiciary Police described the act as a serious breach of trust. The case has been transferred to the Public Prosecutions Office for further action. Investigators are still working to recover the missing funds and identify any potential accomplices.