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Punter wins record $24.7M jackpot in Hong Kong’s largest ever CNY lottery

A fortunate punter has struck gold, winning a staggering jackpot of over HK$193 million ($24.7 million) in the Mark Six Lunar New Year draw held on February 2nd, 2025.

This grand prize for the lottery game organized by the Hong Kong Jockey Club marks the largest in the game’s history.

The winning numbers drawn were 14, 18, 30, 36, 40, and 42, with an extra number of 1. The lucky ticket was purchased for HK$10 ($$1.28) at a betting branch of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

In addition to the record jackpot, twelve other winners claimed the second prize, each taking home over HK$1.2 million ($153,000). A total of 536.5 winning third prize tickets were also issued, with each winner receiving HK$72,500 ($9,300).

The excitement surrounding the draw was palpable, as hopeful buyers formed long queues outside betting centers.

On February 1st, 2025, a 60-meter line was observed outside the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Central branch, with staff managing the crowd.

Nelson Moura
Nelson Mourahttp://agbrief.com
Editor and reporter with 10 years of experience in Greater China, namely Taiwan and Macau, in printed and online media, with a focus on finance, gaming, politics, crime, business and social issues.

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