Hongkongers line up for shot at record HK$200 million Mark Six draw

South China Morning Post Human InterestNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Lam Ka-singFebruary 21, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Hongkongers line up for shot at record HK$200 million Mark Six draw

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Hong Kong residents formed long queues at betting branches on Saturday to purchase tickets for a record HK$200 million Mark Six lottery draw. The unprecedented first prize spurred high demand, with turnover reaching HK$316.44 million by late afternoon, significantly exceeding the previous draw's turnover. People like Wong Chun-hung, who spent HK$20 on randomly generated numbers, expressed hope for good fortune in the new year. Another resident, Mr. Chung, spent HK$200 on tickets, illustrating the widespread interest in the historic lottery. The draw represents the largest jackpot in the history of the Mark Six lottery.

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A man surnamed Chung spent HK$200 on tickets.

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Resident Wong Chun-hung spent HK$20 on bets using numbers randomly generated by the system.

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The HK$200 million first prize is the highest in the lottery’s history.

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The turnover for the Year of the Horse snowball stood at HK$316.44 million by 5.50pm.

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Hongkongers lined up for tickets for the record HK$200 million Mark Six draw.

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Hong Kong

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