About HKJC

Introduction to the HKJC
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The Hong Kong Jockey Club (“the Club”) is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society.

Founded in 1884 as a membership club to promote racing, today the Club operates a unique integrated business model of world-class racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. This enables the Club to generate economic and social value.

The Club is the largest single taxpayer in Hong Kong and one of the world’s top ten charity donors. In 2022/23, it donated 89% of its operating surplus after tax to The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. In the same period, the Club returned a total of HK$35.9 billion to the community. This included HK$28.6 billion in duty, profits tax and Lotteries Fund contributions to the HKSAR Government and HK$7.3 billion in approved charity donations.