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The Hong Kong lottery is licensed to and operated by
HKJC Lotteries Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hong Kong Jockey Club.
The lottery is ranked 53 in worldwide lottery sales. 2005 annual sales
exceed US$828 million. Hong Kong has a population of 6.9 million. Annual per
capita sales average US$120.
The Hong Kong lottery has the brand name "Mark
Six"; the Mark Six Lottery begins initially as a 6 out of 14 lotto game held
weekly on Tuesdays, the Mark Six is now a 6 out of 49 game held three times a
week.
 Gambling Rehab Operators
Selected
HONG KONG, Special Administrative Region of China
(SAR) (December 31, 2009) -- Caritas, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, Zion Social
Service and the Lutheran Social Service have been selected to run four
counselling and treatment centres for problem and pathological
gamblers........................Subscribers
Hong Kong Jockey Club
Riding High
HAPPY VALLEY, Hong Kong (November 3, 2009) -
The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) plays an enormous role in Hong Kong's economy
and is much more than a non-for-profit racing
organization..........................Subscribers
Government Taxes Place
the HKJC at a Disadvantage
HONG KONG (October 19, 2009) --
Last season proved to be one of the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s toughest.
Profits dived from HK$1 billion to HK$700 million. Greater competition from
other gambling centers, most notably Macau, is a continuing threat, as is
online betting...................Subscribers
Hong Kong Jockey Club
"cautiously optimistic" About The Year Ahead
HONG
KONG, SAR (September 14, 2009) -- Hong Kong people bet over US$100 million on
the first day of the horse racing season in what is seen as a healthy sign for
the city's economy, race organizers said Monday......................Subscribers
High Betting Tax Rate
Makes Maintaining Industry Competitiveness Very Difficult
HAPPY VALLEY, Hong Kong (July 1, 2009) - The Hong Kong Jockey Club reported
that total betting turnover for the 78 race meetings this season amounted to
HK$66.82 billion, representing a decrease of HK$865 million compared with last
term.........................Subscribers
Mainland Gamblers Stake Fortunes on Hong Kong’s Mark 6
Lottery
CHINA (February 17, 2009) – According to a
local media report millions of people are the victims of a phenomenon that
began as a localized craze in southern China and spread across the country:
Underground bets on Hong Kong’s weekly Mark 6
lottery.....................Subscribers
The
Hong Kong Jockey Club Chooses Sagem Sécurité Gaming
Terminals
PARIS, France (September 23, 2008) –
Sagem Sécurité (SAFRAN Group)
has announced its selection by the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), in an
international call for tenders, to supply, install and maintain 2,000 new
generation gaming terminals to support HKJC’s ongoing
business..................Subscribers
HKJC
Sets New Revenue Records
HONG KONG (September 4, 2008) --
John Chan, chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club reviewed the
organization’s highlights of the 2007-2008 season at its annual general
meeting Sept. 4.................Subscribers
Hong
Kong's Jockey Club Sees Football Betting Surge More Than 14%, But Mark Six
Lottery Operation drops 3%
HONG KONG (August 1, 2008) -- The
HK Jockey Club, which controls all legalized betting in Hong Kong, saw revenue
surge in two of its three core businesses, however, turnover from its Mark Six
lottery operation dropped 3 per cent to....................Subscribers
Jockey Club Hits Out At
Betting Restrictions; Government Creating Demand For Illegal Bookmakers: Racing
Chief
HONG KONG (February 19, 2008) -- The Hong Kong Jockey
Club chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges yesterday accused the
government of "creating demand for illegal bookmaking" by refusing to
relax restrictions on betting on overseas races..............Subscribers
HK Jockey Club to
Launch Massive PR Campaign
HONG KONG (December 24, 2007) --
The Jockey Club is to launch a massive public relations exercise to underline
the important role it plays in the community..........Subscribers
Hong Kong Jockey Club
Hits Turnover Jackpot
HONG KONG (September 25, 2007) --
Turnover for the Mark Six lottery grew by HK$296 million to HK$6.59 billion,
resulting in lottery duty payments of HK$1.65 billion and a HK$988 million
contribution to the Lotteries Fund..........Subscribers
Hong Kong Jockey Club
Eyes UK Betting Pool Deal
HONG KONG (September 13, 2007) --
The Hong Kong Jockey Club is in talks with British horse-racing authorities to
open its pools to punters in Britain...........Subscribers
Hong Kong Jockey Club
Granted Nevada Gaming Commission Approval
LAS VEGAS,
Nevada, USA (August 24, 2007) -- In a historic decision, the Nevada Gaming
Commission has given its approval to allow the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) to
accept commingled bets from.........Read the
full story at: Vol.40 No.10
Jockey Club Turnover
Passes the HK$100 Billion Mark For First Time, Mark Six Lottery Grew by HK$296
million
HONG KONG (August 2, 2007) – The Hong Kong
Jockey Club’s turnover passed the HK$100 billion mark for the first time
in the club's 120-year history............Subscribers
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