A Hongkong bettor won the largest jackpot in Mark Six history during the Lunar New Year draw, claiming HK$193,762,620 (US$25.19M or PHP1.4B).
The winning numbers for the draw, held on February 2, 2025, were 14, 18, 30, 36, 40, and 42, with the special number 1. Twelve second-prize winners will each receive HK$1,215,620 (approximately US$158,030 or PHP8,752,464), while 536.5 third-prize bets won HK$72,500 (approximately US$9,425 or PHP522,000) each.
The draw generated significant public interest, with long queues observed at betting locations prior to the 9:15 pm cutoff. The total amount wagered reached over HK$380 million (approximately US$49.4 million or PHP2.736 billion).
While gambling is legal in Hong Kong, it is heavily regulated by the government. Organized gambling is restricted to a limited number of authorized outlets, ensuring that Hongkong bettors engage in regulated and controlled wagering to prevent excessive gambling
Hong Kong’s Jockey Club operates the lottery in the special administrative region, holding a monopoly in horse racing, football betting, and lottery operations in the area.
According to the Hong Kong Jockey club, 54% of total bets are allocated to the prize pool, 25% goes to betting duty, 15% is designated for charitable contributions, and 6% is retained by the Jockey Club as commission.
Betting outlets across the city piled up with punters who queued for minutes for a hand at the record-breaking jackpot.
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