hongkong lottery
Hong Kong’s Mark Six Lottery is the most popular form of government-sponsored gambling. It’s also one of the most profitable, as it contributes over HK$1.62 billion each year to local charities and community projects. But it’s not without its naysayers, who view it as a dangerous entree to gambling addiction.
To participate in the lottery, you must buy tickets at a reputable outlet, such as an HKJC branch or online. The price of a ticket is HK$10 and you can select up to 30 different numbers in up to 30 consecutive draws. You can also use Smart Pick to have the computer choose your selections for you, or Quick Pick to get selections randomly generated by the computer.
The first draw of the hongkong lottery took place on September 5, 1975. It originally launched as a 14 number game, and then was changed to 6 of 36 in 1983 and has continued to evolve over the years. The current version of the lottery is a 6 of 49 game and was introduced in 2002.
The first prize usually ranges from HK$8 million to HK$100 million. There’s an additional ‘Snowball Pool’ that increases the first prize on certain special draws, which are normally held to celebrate unique festivals or public holidays. Many people like to purchase lottery tickets for the chance of winning this huge prize, but it’s important to remember that the lottery is a game of chance.
