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Half a ticket scoops HK$108 million Mark Six jackpot

The total turnover for Friday’s draw reached HK$195 million, as punters tried their luck for the massive jackpot, collected from the previous eight draws that had had no first prize winners

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A punter looking at the latest information on the Friday evening draw. Photo: Felix Wong

One lucky winner claimed the HK$108 million Mark Six first prize after spending just HK$10 on half a ticket.

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The total turnover for Friday’s draw reached HK$195 million, as punters tried their luck for the massive jackpot, collected from the previous eight draws that had had no first prize winners.

About 50 people queued up on Friday morning to be among the first to try their luck at the night's Mark Six HK$100 million windfall.

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A mix of young and old, men and women, waited outside the Stanley Street Jockey Club branch. When it opened, they were immediately joined by dozens more.

At the head of the line was retiree Cheng Koon-fu, 65, who got there 20 minutes before the outlet opened at 11am. However, he planned to bet only HK$70.

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