Wire›2026 05 02›Hongkongers Queue At Betting Shops Ahead Of Record Hk 228 Million Mark Six Draw

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Hongkongers queue at betting shops ahead of record HK$228 million Mark Six draw

Hongkongers are forming long queues at betting stations for the chance to win a share of the HK$228 million (US$29.1 million) snowball draw – the city’s largest Mark Six jackpot. The winning numbers are set to be announced late on Saturday evening, with the turnover reaching more

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Hongkongers queue at betting shops ahead of record HK$228 million Mark Six drawHongkongers are forming long queues at betting stations for the chance to win a share of the HK$228 million (US$29.1 million) snowball draw – the city’s largest Mark Six jackpot. The winning numbers are set to be announced late on Saturday evening, with the turnover reaching more
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