Could 2014 (the year of the horse) see gambling legalised in China?

Horse racing in China

As Chinese people are growing richer, sports once reserved for the rich are growing in popularity. Horse riding is one of them. The industry is booming with a number of prestigious jumping and showmanship competitions now taking place in China, such as the Beijing Masters, the FEI world cup and the Sherwood Grand Prix. But one sport yet to catch up with the rest is racing. Many believe this is down to the government’s ban on gambling. But could this be about to change?
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