Hong Kong lottery is one of the most popular lotteries in the world. It was established in 1975 and is operated by the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), which is best known for horse racing. The HKJC is authorized by the government to operate the lottery in addition to its primary business. The lottery draws are held thrice each week and bets can be placed until about 15 minutes before the televised draw. Players must choose six numbers from 1 to 49, or use a Smart Pick option that will randomly select them for you. The jackpot is awarded to those who match all six of the winning numbers plus the bonus ball.
In addition to the regular thrice-weekly Mark Six draws, the HKJC also holds special “Snowball Draws” throughout the year. These have larger jackpots than the regular drawings and are often held on unique festivals or public holidays. The prize amounts for the Snowball Draws can be as high as HK$100 million or more.
The HKJC distributes its profits from the lottery to charitable causes in the areas of sports and healthy living, jobs and employment, entertainment and games, opportunities, and cultivation of culture and arts. Since 1995 the HKJC has contributed over HK$10 BILLION to charities.
HKJC also provides a variety of scholarship schemes for students. They are offered to students from Hong Kong and around the world who wish to study in Hong Kong. These scholarships provide up to HK$275,000 per year for students pursuing a three or four-year degree course in a field of the applicant’s choice.
Green card visas are available to citizens of Hong Kong who meet the necessary requirements for work-based or investment immigration. The process is long and complicated, but the rewards are great. It is worth the effort to learn about this opportunity and how to apply for it.
As of today, the Green Card Lottery is open to residents of Southeast Asia, China and the UK. Details on when people from the United States and other countries will be eligible are not yet available.
Those who want to immigrate to the US with a Green Card Lottery must submit an application between March 1 and April 1. Applicants must be citizens of one of those countries. In the meantime, immigrants from the US and other countries can still use a different method to get a green card, including through employment-based or investor visas.
