According to the Hong Kong Jockey Club, as Saturday night’s draw will carry a snowball of HK$63 million (US$8 million), the estimated first division prize fund is HK$80 million.
Domestic helpers Gigi and Leila were among dozens placing bets at the Stanley Street betting outlet in Central. They together bought three bets for HK$30 and were trying the Mark Six for the first time.
They said that if they won, they planned to go back to the Philippines for good and bring the prize back to their families.
Resident Isaacson Ng, a public service worker, said he had spent HK$20 on two bets for the draw.
“I want to win during Easter, to win good luck,” Ng said. “Knowing there is HK$80 million, I want to take a gamble, to buy hope.”
He added that he would save the money and travel if he won.
