4D Singapore Lottery Prize Structure: Rewards and Odds of Winning
4D or 4-digits is one of the most popular lotteries in Singapore besides Toto and Singapore Sweep. In this game, players can bet on any 4-digit number from 0000 to 9999. Every draw, 23 winning numbers are drawn. With a minimum bet of SG$ 1, you stand a chance of winning thousands! To participate, bettors can place bets on an ordinary entry, 4D roll entry, system entry, or iBet entry.
The prize money or 4D winnings is calculated based on the charts below. If you have a winning number and want to find out how much your cash prize will be, this guide will show you how much you will be collecting from a Singapore Pools outlet.
Prize For Ordinary Entry, System Entry, or 4D Roll
The prizes for the ordinary entry, system entry, and 4D roll entries are the same. However, it depends if you have chosen the big bet or small bet option.
Big Bet
An ordinary big bet costs SG$ 1 with the first prize winning you SG$ 2,000. You will win a prize as long as your number appears in any of the prize categories. Here is the chart for the prize money if any of your numbers match up:
| Prize Category | Number of Prizes Available | Winning Amount (SGD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | 2,000 |
| 2nd | 1 | 1,000 |
| 3rd | 1 | 490 |
| Starter | 10 | 250 |
| Consolation | 10 | 60 |
Small Bet
An ordinary small bet costs SG$ 1 with the first prize winning you SG$ 3,000. Although the small bet wins you a higher prize amount, you only win if your number appears in the top three prize categories. Here is the chart for the prize money if any of your numbers match up:
| Prize Category | Number of Prizes Available | Winning Amount (SGD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | 3,000 |
| 2nd | 1 | 2,000 |
| 3rd | 1 | 800 |
Prize For iBet Entry
The prizes for the iBet entry also varies depending on whether you have chosen the big bet or small bet option.
Every SG$ 1 on Big Bet
| Prize | 4 different digits selected such as 1234 (SG$) | 2 different and 1 pair of digits selected such as 1123 (SG$) | 2 pairs of digits such as 1122 (SG$) | 3 of the same digits such as 1112 (SG$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 83 | 166 | 335 | 500 |
| 2nd | 41 | 83 | 168 | 250 |
| 3rd | 20 | 40 | 85 | 127 |
| Starter | 10 | 20 | 41 | 62 |
| Consolation | 3 | 6 | 10 | 15 |
Every SG$ 1 on Small Bet
| Prize | 4 different digits selected such as 1234 (SG$) | 2 different and 1 pair of digits selected such as 1123 (SG$) | 2 pairs of digits such as 1122 (SG$) | 3 of the same digits such as 1112 (SG$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 125 | 250 | 500 | 750 |
| 2nd | 83 | 167 | 333 | 500 |
| 3rd | 33 | 66 | 133 | 200 |
How To Calculate 4D Winnings
The charts provided above are all based on a SG$ 1 bet. In this section, we will look at several different scenarios to show you how to calculate your 4D winnings.
Scenario 1
In this scenario, you have a 4D number (ordinary entry, system entry, or 4D roll entry) that matches the 3rd prize. You have placed a bet of SG$ 1 on the big bet option for this winning ticket. Based on the chart above, the payout for the category is SG$ 490. Therefore:
Bet Amount (SG$) x Cash Prize (SG$) = 1 x 490 = SG$ 490
However, if you have placed a bet amount of SG$ 5 on this bet, the calculation will therefore be:
Bet Amount (SG$) x Cash Prize (SG$) = 5 x 490 = SG$ 2,450
If you have picked the small bet option in this scenario, your cash prize based on the chart above shows that the third prize wins SG$ 800 for every SG$ 1 bet. If you have placed a SG$ 3 bet on a number that wins the third prize, your calculations will be:
Bet Amount (SG$) x Cash Prize (SG$) = 3 x 800 = SG$ 2,400
Scenario 2
In this scenario, you have a 4D ticket that is an iBet entry that matches the 1st prize. You will notice that the prizes here are different based on the different permutations available. If it is a big bet on a number with two pairs of digits such as 1122, the chart shows a prize of SG$ 335 for every SG$ 1 placed. If you have wagered SG$ 2 on it, this means:
Bet Amount (SG$) x Cash Prize (SG$) = 2 x 335 = SG$ 770
If it is a small bet option, the chart shows a prize money of SG$ 500. This means:
Bet Amount (SG$) x Cash Prize (SG$) = 2 x 500 = SG$ 1,000
How To Calculate The Probability of Winning 4D
Based on all the possible combinations of four-digit numbers from 0000 to 9999, there are 10,000 potential combinations that could be the winning number. Since there is only one prize for the categories of first, second, and third prize, this means that the potential to win these prizes are 1 in 10,000, a 0.01% likelihood.
Likewise, since there are 10 prizes in the starter prize category, the probability of winning here increases to 10 in 10,000, a 0.01% likelihood. This also applies to consolation prizes or the 5th prize as there are 10 prizes in this category.
Conclusion
Singapore 4D is a lottery game offered only by Singapore Pools. With bets starting as low as SG$1, an amount inclusive of GST, players stand a chance to win thousands. 4D results are drawn every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday where you can check it online or at a Singapore Pools outlet. It is important for players to remember to gamble responsibly and only within one’s means.
If you want to learn more about how to play the 4D game or increase your odds of winning 4D, check out our additional guides on 4D!
