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Hong Kong Mark Six Lotto
Overview |
The Hong Kong Mark Six Lotto gathers millions of people around on
3 evenings a week in anticipation of winning a huge jackpot. It`s run by
the Hong Kong Jockey Club, an institution that is world-renowned in
betting circles.
To play the Hong Kong Mark Six Lotto you pick a minimum of 6
numbers and the draw consists of 6 main numbers drawn plus a bonus
number. To win the jackpot you have to have selected all 6 main numbers.
There are 7 prize divisions, with prizes starting at 3 main numbers
correctly predicted. 54% of lottery sales money is used to fund the
prize pool.
This lotto offers a minimum guaranteed jackpot of 5 million Hong Kong
dollars - this equates to about $640,000 US. That`s a great weekly
jackpot, which is carried over from week to week if it`s not won. If the
second prize is not won, it too is added to the jackpot. As a result,
the payout has reached HK$50 million more than once.
There is also a Snowball Pool - at each draw, a proportion of the
money paid by all the entrants is placed in this pool. At certain draws
during the year, this extra money is added to the main jackpot as well.
A great idea to add extra spice to a great lottery. |
