Punters hoping for happy Easter by winning HK$80 million Mark Six snowball draw

South China Morning Post Human InterestNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Lam Ka-singApril 4, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Punters hoping for happy Easter by winning HK$80 million Mark Six snowball draw

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Hong Kong punters are eagerly buying Mark Six lottery tickets for Saturday's Easter snowball draw, hoping to win the estimated HK$80 million first prize. The Hong Kong Jockey Club announced the draw carries a HK$63 million snowball, significantly boosting the potential winnings. Individuals like domestic helpers Gigi and Leila, first-time players, and resident Isaacson Ng are among those placing bets at outlets like the one on Stanley Street in Central. Many are motivated by the large prize and the hope of improving their lives, with some planning to return home or travel if they win. The draw offers a chance for a life-changing windfall during the Easter holiday.

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I want to win during Easter, to win good luck.

quote — Isaacson Ng100% confidence

They together bought three bets for HK$30 and were trying the Mark Six for the first time.

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The estimated first division prize fund is HK$80 million.

factual — Hong Kong Jockey Club100% confidence

Saturday night’s draw will carry a snowball of HK$63 million (US$8 million).

factual — Hong Kong Jockey Club100% confidence

The estimated first prize of Hong Kong’s Mark Six lottery on Saturday is HK$80 million in an Easter snowball draw.

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