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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.
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 Clubs 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 Kongs 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 Kongs 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 HKJCs ongoing
business..................Subscribers
HKJC
Sets New Revenue Records HONG KONG (September 4, 2008) --
John Chan, chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club reviewed the
organizations 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 Clubs turnover passed the HK$100 billion mark for the first time
in the club's 120-year history............Subscribers
Henry Chan Gains Second
Term of Office as Chairman of Asia Pacific Lottery Association
APLA (November 15, 2006) Mr. Henry Chan, Executive Director, Betting
of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, was re-elected Chairman of the Asia Pacific
Lottery Association (APLA) at its Annual General Meeting in
Singapore..............Read the full story at:
Vol.37 No.8
Hong Kong Jockey Club
Elects New Chairman HONG KONG (August 31, 2006) -- The Hong
Kong Jockey Club has elected deputy chairman John Chan Cho-chak to the
organization's top post...........Subscribers
HKJC Fights Fire with
Fire HONG KONG (August 29, 2006) The Hong Kong
Jockey Club (HKJC) has reportedly announced that it will offer a rebate of ten
(10) percent of a losing bet when the losing sum is HK$10,000 or more per
ticket............Subscribers
HK Jockey Club Eyes New
Markets; Considering "Exporting" Its Betting, Lottery Products
HONG KONG (August 16, 2006) -- The Hong Kong Jockey Club is considering
"exporting" its three products - horse betting, football betting and
lottery - to other countries, including the lucrative mainland
market.............Subscribers
Mainland Lottery Firm
Eyes HK Retail Investors and US Funds, Plans US$150 Million Dual
Listing HONG KONG (August 14, 2006) -- Shenzhen Sinodata
Technology, the mainland's second-largest lottery operator and equipment maker
partly owned by Hong Kong's Rexcapital Financial Holdings, is considering an
overseas listing to raise up to US$150 million, according to people familiar
with the situation.............Subscribers
Betting on World Cup
Propels Jockey Club to a Record Year, But Lottery Sales Off 4%
HONG KONG (July 14, 2006) -- Fuelled by the World Cup, soccer betting
turnover reportedly surged almost 17 per cent in the year to the end of June,
contributing to a record year for the Jockey Club...........Subscribers
Hong Kong Jockey Club
Expects $30 Billion from Soccer Betting This Year HONG KONG
(June 25, 2006) The Chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club is reported as
saying yesterday that more than $30 billion will be wagered on soccer through
the Jockey Club this year..........Subscribers
Hong Kong Jockey Club
Bets on Hedge Funds HONG KONG (April 20, 2006) -- The Hong
Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), which leads investing trends in Hong Kong, has amassed
$164 million in the loosely regulated funds since 2002 and is looking for
more............Subscribers
Legislative Council to
Consider New Gambling Tax System HONG KONG (April 21, 2006)
-- Hong Kongs pool-betting system is on the verge of following the UK
bookmaking example by paying duty to the government on a gross-profits
basis........Subscribers
HK to Reform Betting
Duty System to Curb Illegal Gambling HONG KONG (April 7,
2006) -- The Executive Council of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
(HKSAR) on Friday reportedly approved proposals to reform horse race betting's
duty system..........Subscribers

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