Hong Kong Jockey Club considers HK$80m Mark Six jackpot for 50th anniversary
The Hong Kong Jockey Club is reportedly planning a new bonus system for Mark Six that could boost the first-prize jackpot to HK$80 million. The trial scheme, tied to betting turnover, may debut on 24 November during the lottery's 50th anniversary.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club is reportedly considering a new Mark Six promotion that could see the estimated first-prize jackpot rise to as much as HK$80 million, depending on the total amount wagered by players, according to sources.
The proposed scheme, which comes as Mark Six marks its 50th anniversary, is expected to be introduced during the Lucky Tuesday Snowball draw on 24 November, sources said. Under the arrangement, the size of the snowball and estimated first-prize fund would increase in stages as cumulative betting turnover reaches designated thresholds within a specified period.
Sources said the Jockey Club is considering several bonus tiers, with higher overall betting amounts potentially unlocking larger prize pools. If participation is strong, the estimated first-prize fund could reach HK$80 million, although the amount has yet to be confirmed.
The proposed arrangement is understood to be a trial, with the possibility of making it a regular feature depending on public response. Details of the betting thresholds and corresponding increases have yet to be finalised.
According to the Mark Six website, the 24 November draw will be the second Lucky Tuesday Snowball draw this year, following the previous draw on 17 March. The snowball amount and estimated first-prize fund for the upcoming draw have yet to be announced.
