PDA Betting Service Quick Reference


1.Prerequisite & PC Configuration 2. Using PDA Betting Service at the first time 3. Error Message


1. Prerequisite & PC Configuration

Q: How can I apply for PDA Betting Service?
A: You must be the betting account holder, by fulfilling the system requirement, you can then register to use PDA Betting Service and enjoy betting simply in a click. For details please visit Section "Prequisite"

Q: Can I use PDA Betting Service while I am away from Hong Kong?
A: The Service is provided for use in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ("HKSAR") only and is governed by the Horse Race Betting Rules, Football Betting Rules, the Lotteries Rules and Betting Facilities Rules. It is the sole responsibility of any person who is located outside Hong Kong to check and comply with an appropriate laws and regulations before assessing or using the Bet Slip. The Club and its subsidiaries shall not be responsible for any consequences arising from or resulting in any person using or attempting to use this Service from outside HKSAR. All bets place and all transactions made on or through this Service shall be deemed to be made in HKSAR and subject to the laws of HKSAR.

Q: Can I use the PDA Betting Service at Off-Course Betting Branches and Racecourses?
A: In general, your PDA must meet the prerequisite requirements, including Wi-Fi and/or 3G/GPRS functions, to use the PDA Betting Service. As Wi-Fi is not available at Off-Course Betting Branches and Racecourses*, you may use the PDA Betting Service at these locations only if you have subscribed to the mobile Internet services of your mobile service provider. Internet access speeds will vary and may affect the response of the PDA Betting Service at your PDA. More information about the service details and charges for mobile Internet access is available from your mobile service provider.

*Except at some Owner's Boxes at the Racecourses

Q: I am currently using eWin. Can I apply for PDA Betting Service?
A: Yes. You should click "Enable PDA Betting Service on This PDA" in Pocket PC and follow the steps to download the security key to complete the application.

Q: Why will my account of remote broadband be forced log-out after I keep using PCCW Wi-Fi Service and PDA Betting Service about 2 hours later when I was in Wireless Netvigator Hotspots?
A: Customer using remote broadband in PCCW Wi-Fi Hotspots will be automatically forced log-out after 2 hours continuous usage. This is one of the basic restriction settings of PCCW Wi-Fi Hotspots. If you still prefer to use remote broadband to go through Internet, you have to re-login to your PCCW account.

Q: If I am currently using CIT-PDA, can I apply for PDA Betting Service?
A: PDA Betting Service is using Internet for data transfer, so that all CIT-PDA users can apply for PDA Betting Service.

Q: Why are there no services provided and just display this page for me?
A: Sorry, eWin is temporarily closed for system maintenance. We're so apologizing and will re-open it very soon.

Q: Why can't I use PDA Betting Service successfully?
A: Before successfully using PDA Betting Service, Active X components (ie. "eWinSKey_xxxx.dll" & TNSSPPC_xxxx.dll") should be installed first. (Note:"xxxx" represents versions number)

However, these Active X files are hidden inside "\Windows" folder, Users can see these files only at ActiveSync->Explore.


2. Using PDA Betting Service at the first time

Q: I see the message, "Component not found. Please make sure you have installed latest necessary component." What should I do?
A: When you access PDA Betting Service through your PDA at the first time, since you may not install the appropriate component, you may find the following message:

Follow the steps below to enjoy PDA Betting Service:

 

Click "OK"

 


 

Click “here”

 


 

Tick the box for “Open file after download” and click “Yes”




 

The bar at the top indicates the download progress and upon installation finished, you can enjoy PDA Betting Service.




3. Error message

Q: "Your PDA Betting Service has been enabled on this device before. Do you still want to re-enable it?"
A: You see this message because you have already accessed PDA Betting Service through this PDA. You should choose "Yes" if you want to enable this service again in this PDA. Otherwise, choose "No" to quit.

 


 
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