The Hong Kong Prize is a lottery game that has a jackpot of over 100 million Hong Kong dollars. Each ticket costs HK$20 and is sold in more than 300 locations throughout the city. The total number of tickets sold each year is more than 230 million. A winning ticket must match all six numbers to win the jackpot. In addition to the jackpot, there are also smaller prizes and special features.
The HK Prize has been criticised for its politicisation of the arts, but the Hong Kong Arts Council says the prize is not meant to promote politics. It is designed to encourage young people to explore their potential, and to support the growth of the cultural sector in the city.
In addition to the main prize, there are several merit awards and school development funds. The winner of the Champion Prize will receive a HK$10,000 shopping voucher, and the winners of the First Runner-up and Second Runner-up will each get a HK$5,000 shopping voucher. The school of the champion and first runner-up will also receive a trophy. The nominators (have to be art teachers or art studio teachers) of the shortlisted teams will each receive a medal and a certificate.
Since its launch in 2023, the BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize has received strong support from universities and research institutions. The prize honours scientists whose research focuses on the application of advanced technologies and scientific discoveries for the betterment of society. It is a motivation for young scholars to persist in innovative exploration, and set up their own research teams in Hong Kong to serve the country and the world.
Last year, Cheung won a gold medal in the men’s individual foil at the Tokyo Olympics. The victory earned him a total bonus of HK$9 million. He has also won a HK$3 million bonus under the Outstanding Athletes Incentive Award Scheme for his performance at the games.
In the HK Film Awards, films are considered as Hong Kong films if they satisfy two of the following criteria: the film director is a Hong Kong resident, at least one of the production companies is registered in Hong Kong, and at least six persons from the production team are residents of Hong Kong. The HKFA also has a category called Best Asian Film, which accepts films from non-Hong Kong directors and production companies.
To ensure the fairness of the draw, employees from HKJC’s security and customer service departments are required to test all materials used in the process, including the ball set, on a regular basis. The ball set is weighed, inspected and X-rayed at the end of each drawing. The balls are also kept in a locked safe after each draw. In addition, the same ball set is not used for two consecutive draws. The ball set is also compared with the original one after each drawing. The HKJC takes many other measures to safeguard the integrity of the prize draw.