Singapore Pools — Singapore's Official 4D Lottery
What is Singapore Pools
About Singapore Pools 4D
Singapore Government-Owned
Singapore Pools was founded in 1968 as Singapore's only legal lottery and sports betting operator. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Tote Board under Singapore's Ministry of Finance, established specifically to provide a safe, legal alternative to illegal gambling syndicates.
Multiple Games Including TOTO
Singapore Pools offers 4D (four-digit lottery), TOTO 6/49 (pick 6 numbers for a jackpot), and Singapore Sweep (7-digit prize draw). Unlike Malaysian operators, Singapore Pools also accepts bets on international football matches and motor racing.
Online & Mobile Betting
Singapore Pools offers full online betting via their website and mobile app, more digitally advanced than most Malaysian operators. Players with a Singapore Pools Account (age 21+) can bet on 4D, TOTO and other games from anywhere, with results instantly available online.
Surplus to Community Causes
All surplus from Singapore Pools operations is channelled through the Tote Board to fund arts, sports, education, social services and community development across Singapore. Playing Singapore Pools directly contributes to Singapore's public welfare and community causes.
Draw schedule
Singapore Pools 4D Draw Times
Singapore Pools 4D draws three times every week at 6:30 PM SGT. Note: This is 30 minutes earlier than Malaysian operators which draw at 7:00 PM MYT.
Mid-Week Draw
Every first Wednesday of the month, Singapore Pools 4D adopts the last 4 digits of the top 23 Singapore Sweep winning numbers. Counter closes at 6:00 PM SGT.
Weekend Draw
The most popular Singapore Pools draw day. Buy tickets at any Singapore Pools outlet or online via the official app. Counter closes at 6:00 PM SGT on draw day.
Sunday Draw
End the weekend with the Sunday Singapore Pools 4D draw. Tickets can be bought up to 15 days in advance online. Counter closes at 6:00 PM SGT on Sunday.
⚠️ Note: Singapore Pools draws at 6:30 PM SGT — 30 minutes earlier than Malaysian operators. SGT and MYT are the same timezone (UTC+8), so both times are identical for Malaysian viewers.
Getting started
How to Play Singapore Pools 4D
Singapore Pools 4D follows the same core rules as Malaysian 4D, but with unique bet types like iBet and 4D Roll that aren't available from Malaysian operators.
Choose your bet type
Singapore Pools offers five ways to play: Ordinary Entry (one exact number), System Entry (all permutations), 4D Roll (replace one digit with R for 10 numbers), iBet (any permutation wins) and QuickPick (computer-generated random number).
Pick Big or Small
Big bet covers all 23 winning numbers (1st, 2nd, 3rd + 10 Starter + 10 Consolation) at lower payouts. Small bet covers only the top 3 prizes but pays significantly more. Minimum bet is SGD1 inclusive of GST.
Buy at outlet or online
Purchase at any Singapore Pools outlet in Singapore before 6:00 PM SGT on draw day. Singapore Pools Account holders (21+) can also bet online up to 15 days in advance via the website or mobile app.
Check results at 6:30 PM
Results are released at 6:30 PM SGT every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday — 30 minutes before Malaysian draws. Visit 4D Today to check Singapore Pools 4D results alongside all Malaysian operators on one page.
Payouts
Singapore Pools 4D Prize Structure
Prizes are in Singapore Dollars (SGD). Note the 1st Prize Big payout is SGD 2,000, slightly lower than Malaysia's RM 2,500 but the currency difference means actual value varies by exchange rate.
| Prize Tier | Numbers Drawn | Big Forecast (SGD 1) | Small Forecast (SGD 1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Prize Top Prize | 1 number | SGD 2,000 | SGD 3,000 |
| 2nd Prize | 1 number | SGD 1,000 | SGD 2,000 |
| 3rd Prize | 1 number | SGD 490 | SGD 800 |
| Starter Prize | 10 numbers | SGD 250 | — |
| Consolation Prize | 10 numbers | SGD 60 | — |
All prizes in Singapore Dollars (SGD). Prizes for iBet, System Entry and 4D Roll differ based on permutation count. For exact iBet prize calculations visit Singapore Pools official site.
Know the difference
Singapore Pools vs Malaysian 4D Operators
Singapore Pools operates under a different country, currency and regulatory framework. Here's how it compares to Malaysian operators like Magnum, Toto and Damacai.
| ⭐ Singapore Pools | Malaysian Operators | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Singapore | Malaysia |
| Operator type | Government-owned (Tote Board) | Private licensed operators |
| Draw days | Wed, Sat & Sun | Wed, Sat & Sun (same days) |
| Draw time | 6:30 PM SGT | 7:00 PM MYT |
| Prize currency | SGD (Singapore Dollar) | MYR (Malaysian Ringgit) |
| 1st Prize (Big) | SGD 2,000 per SGD1 | RM 2,500 per RM1 |
| Unique bet types | iBet, 4D Roll, System Entry | iBox / Permutation |
| Online betting | Yes — via app & website (21+) | Limited — mainly outlet-based |
| Advance betting | Up to 15 days online | Current draw only (most) |
| Surplus goes to | Tote Board community causes | Varies by operator |
| Special draws | No Tuesday special draws | Selected Tuesdays (MOF approved) |
| Results on 4D Today | Yes — live every draw night | Yes — all operators covered |
Smart play
Tips for Playing Singapore Pools 4D
Singapore Pools has unique bet types and rules not found in Malaysian 4D — here's what every player should know before placing a bet.
Understand iBet — Singapore Pools' unique permutation bet
iBet is unique to Singapore Pools, it wins when ANY permutation of your chosen 4 digits matches a winning number. Unlike Malaysia's iBox which is a fixed-cost bet, iBet prizes vary based on the number of permutations in your chosen number. Numbers with repeated digits have fewer permutations and therefore higher iBet payouts per win.
Try 4D Roll for broader number coverage
4D Roll is exclusive to Singapore Pools, it lets you replace one digit in your number with "R", which covers all 10 possible values for that digit position. For example, R345 covers 0345, 1345, 2345...9345 — 10 numbers in one bet. This gives broader coverage than a single ordinary entry at a proportionally higher cost.
Note the 6:30 PM SGT draw time (earlier than Malaysia)
Singapore Pools draws at 6:30 PM SGT, 30 minutes before Malaysian operators which draw at 7:00 PM MYT. Since SGT and MYT are both UTC+8, they are the same clock time. This means on draw nights, Singapore Pools results are available at 6:30 PM, followed by all Malaysian results at 7:00 PM.
Prizes are in SGD, factor in the exchange rate
Singapore Pools prizes are paid in Singapore Dollars (SGD), not Malaysian Ringgit (MYR). While the nominal prize amount (e.g. SGD 2,000 for 1st Prize Big) appears lower than Malaysia's RM 2,500, the SGD to MYR exchange rate means the actual value in ringgit is considerably higher. Always check the current SGD/MYR rate when comparing prizes.
Buy tickets in Singapore ffrom authorised outlets
Singapore Pools tickets must be purchased from authorised Singapore Pools outlets in Singapore, or via an official Singapore Pools Account online (age 21+ with Singapore ID verification required). Malaysian players physically in Singapore can purchase at outlets. Never buy from unlicensed Singapore lottery agents, your ticket will be invalid and prizes unclaimable.
About Singapore Pools
What Is Singapore Pools and How Does It Differ from Malaysian 4D?
Singapore Pools was established in 1968 as Singapore's only legal lottery and sports betting operator, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Tote Board under Singapore's Ministry of Finance. Unlike Malaysian operators which are privately licensed companies, Singapore Pools is government-owned and was created specifically to provide a safe, legal and controlled betting environment to counter illegal gambling syndicates that were prevalent in Singapore in the 1960s.
The 4D game follows the same core mechanics as Malaysian 4D: players pick a 4-digit number between 0000 and 9999, and win if their number matches any of the 23 drawn results, but with key differences. Prizes are paid in Singapore Dollars (SGD), not Malaysian Ringgit. The draw takes place at 6:30 PM SGT, 30 minutes before Malaysian operators. Singapore Pools also offers unique bet types not available in Malaysia: iBet (wins on any permutation match with variable payouts), 4D Roll (replace one digit with R for 10 number coverage) and full online betting via the official app for account holders aged 21 and above.
Beyond 4D, Singapore Pools offers TOTO 6/49, a jackpot game where players pick 6 numbers from 1 to 49, with a minimum guaranteed jackpot of SGD 1 million, and the Singapore Sweep, a 7-digit lottery draw held monthly. Sports betting on international football and motor racing is also available. All surplus from Singapore Pools operations is channelled through the Tote Board to fund arts, education, sports, social services and community development across Singapore.
4D Today tracks Singapore Pools 4D results every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, with updates at 6:30 PM SGT alongside all Malaysian operator results at 7:00 PM MYT. This makes it easy for Malaysian players tracking both Singapore and Malaysian 4D results to check everything in one place. For official Singapore Pools rules, prize structures and online betting, visit singaporepools.com.sg.