maa5 biu1馬票马票
Jyutpingmaa5 biu1
Yalemáh bīu
Definition
A historical sweepstakes lottery ticket issued by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, discontinued in 1977.
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How it's used
This term refers to a specific historical lottery system operated by the Hong Kong Jockey Club that ceased in 1977. It is now a cultural relic often mentioned by older generations when reminiscing about past gambling habits. Unlike modern Mark Six, which is purely number based, this involved linking lottery numbers to specific racehorses.
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zoeng1張jēungExamples
People used to really love buying sweepstakes tickets back then.
Did your grandfather ever win the sweepstakes?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with modern horse racing bets or the current lottery, Mark Six. It is strictly a historical term and is not used to describe any contemporary gambling products in Hong Kong.
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