What were they doing on Labor Day? This is a common sight outside any of the 125 Jockey Club Off-Track Betting Centers. No wonder the Jockey Club employs thousands of people (including some of my students) just to take their bets. Observe their concentration and palpable tension. The one scene that comes to mind is perhaps that of candidates waiting to enter the examination venues of the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examinations. Few of my students seem to bet on horses or soccer. And the crowds at the off-track betting centers tend to be working class and more adult-looking.
But there are definitely lots of young people betting on soccer these days. And there are many ways to bet without having to go to the tracks or even the off-track betting centers. If only such efforts were put into their studies! Or even actually playing soccer or some other sports.
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