Hong Kong lottery is a popular pastime that attracts many players who are hoping to win the top prize. The lottery game is managed by the Hong Kong Jockey Club and costs HK$10 to play each draw. You can purchase tickets at a Jockey Club betting branch, online or by phone. Winners must claim their prizes within 60 days and are paid a tax-free lump sum.
The odds of winning the jackpot are one in 13,983,816. The first prize ranges from HK$8 million to HK$100 million, and there is also an additional ‘Snowball Pool’ that adds money to the first prize on selected draws. These special draws are usually held to celebrate unique festivals or public holidays.
Some people believe that the massive prize will encourage more people to gamble, especially young people who are naive and easily lured by the huge amount of money on offer. Reverend Wu Chi-wai, convener of the Anti-Gambling Coalition, warned that over-emphasizing the prize will give people false hope and cause them to develop gambling addictions.
Whether you’re playing for the chance to buy a home or just enjoy the fun of it, you can find out if your numbers have been drawn on our Hong Kong Mark Six results page. There are many strategies that you can use to increase your chances of winning, such as choosing high and low numbers and looking at Hot and Cold number statistics. The best way to maximize your chances of winning is to play consistently and buy multiple tickets each time.