Punters continue to place bets on Hong Kong's Mark Six lottery, hoping for a major win during the Easter season. The draw is estimated to have a first prize fund of HK$80 million.

Heavy rain failed to put a dampener on the hopes of punters trying their luck on Hong Kong’s Mark Six lottery on Saturday, with the estimated first prize of HK$80 million in an Easter snowball draw. 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...