Long queues in Hong Kong for HK$188 million Mark Six Lunar New Year draw
[South China Morning Post] - 02/1/2025
Across the city, residents and tourists stand in line for as long as 45 minutes to place bets on largest-yet Lunar New Year lottery.
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