Hong Kong lottery is a popular game in which players can win cash prizes or flight tickets. Players can choose six numbers between 1 and 49. If they match all six winning numbers, they will be a winner. The odds of winning the jackpot are one in 13,983,816. The game is operated by the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Proceeds from the game are used for various charities and community projects. Over the past decade, the HKJC has donated over HK$ 200 MILLION to these projects. These funds support development of sports, healthy lifestyles, employment and opportunities, entertainment and culture.
In addition, there is an extra ‘Snowball Pool’ that is added to the first prize in certain draws, including those on special days as determined by the Lottery. This additional prize pool can go up to about HK$ 100 million.
The customs officials seized the boat and its contents, which included more than HK$ 20K worth of Mark Six tickets. The smugglers were planning to resell the tickets. Despite the fact that it is not illegal to sell Hong Kong Lottery tickets, it is considered to be a breach of customs regulations.