The Hong Kong Lottery
The hongkong lottery is a popular pastime in Hong Kong. It is not without controversy, however, as critics claim that it promotes gambling addiction. Others point to its role in supporting charities and community projects. In the 2009-2010 financial year, the Mark Six Lottery Trust donated HK$1.52 billion to some 107 charities and community projects. The lottery is regulated by the Gambling Ordinance and aims to combat problem gambling.The first version of the hongkong lottery was launched on September 5, 1975. It was established to battle illegal lottery games that were popular at the time. It works much like any other lottery game, with players choosing a combination of six numbers from 1 to 49. A machine then picks the winning numbers.Players can purchase tickets at any official hongkong lottery…