Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) Betting Sites & Online Casinos

The Hong Kong Dollar is the official currency of, of course, Hong Kong and it also unofficially used by the territory just 64 miles of east of Hong Kong – Macau – an area known for its gambling and casinos.

There are 4 to 5 gambling sites that allow deposits in Hong Kong Dollars, or HKD. Betfair, Betfred, and Ladbrokes offer sports betting options, as well as poker and bingo. Additionally, those wishing to place a casino deposit in HKD can also visit Red Flush Casino.

About the Currency

The Hong Kong Dollar has been around since approximately 1866 when the province set up its own mint in Causeway Bay to begin making its own currency. Prior to this, the country had only ever used foreign currencies from places like India, Spain, Mexico, and China. China, however, wasn't too happy about the new currency, so shut it down a number of years later. It wasn't until 1935 that the currency came back into play.

The symbol for the Hong Kong Dollar is the same as the USD - $. It is also sometimes abbreviated HK$ to distinguish it from other dollars. Banknotes include 10, 20, 50, 100, 150, 500, and even $1,000 with coins including 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 5 and $10.

Exchange Rates

The most popular exchange rate with regards to the Hong Kong Dollar is in comparison to the US Dollar. At the time of writing, 1 USD is equivalent to 7.76 HKD. However, if you're looking for the most up-to-date HKD rate, it's advisable to check out XE.com.

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