What Is Singapore Pools 4D?
Singapore Pools is the only legal lottery operator in Singapore, operating under government supervision. Their 4D game is among the most widely played in the country, attracting players every draw week with its simple format, fair prize structure, and transparent results.
Singapore Pools 4D follows the classic format: players choose a four-digit number between 0000 and 9999 and win prizes if their number appears among the 23 drawn winning numbers. Draws are held every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.
How Singapore Pools 4D Draws Work
In each draw, Singapore Pools selects exactly 23 winning four-digit numbers, distributed across five prize tiers:
- 1st Prize — 1 number
- 2nd Prize — 1 number
- 3rd Prize — 1 number
- Starter Prize — 10 numbers
- Consolation Prize — 10 numbers
Singapore Pools draws are conducted using a certified random mechanical draw machine, and all results are published on the Singapore Pools website immediately after each draw.
Bet Types Available
Ordinary Bet (Big & Small)
The standard way to play Singapore Pools 4D. Choose your four-digit number and select either Big or Small:
| Bet Type | Eligible Prizes | Min. Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Big | All 5 tiers (23 numbers) | $1 |
| Small | 1st, 2nd, 3rd only (3 numbers) | $1 |
System Entry
A System Entry lets you pick a set of digits and automatically play all possible 4-digit combinations from your chosen set. For example, choosing digits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 generates combinations taken 4 at a time — the system enters all of them for you.
System entries cost more but provide significantly wider coverage, making them useful for players targeting a group of favourite digits.
iBet
iBet is one of Singapore Pools' most popular bet types. With iBet, you choose one four-digit number and the system automatically bets on all unique permutations of those four digits. Your bet amount is divided equally among all permutations.
- Number 1234 has 24 unique permutations — each gets 1/24 of your bet.
- Number 1123 (with a repeated digit) has 12 unique permutations.
- Number 1122 has 6 unique permutations.
- Number 1111 has only 1 permutation (no iBet benefit).
iBet is excellent for players confident in a set of digits but uncertain about their order. The trade-off is that individual prize amounts are reduced proportionally.
Prize Amounts (Singapore Pools 4D)
| Prize Tier | Big (per $1 bet) | Small (per $1 bet) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Prize | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| 2nd Prize | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| 3rd Prize | $490 | $800 |
| Starter Prize | $250 | — |
| Consolation Prize | $60 | — |
Prize amounts are indicative. Verify current rates on the official Singapore Pools website before purchasing.
How to Check Your Results
- Visit the official Singapore Pools website after the draw closes.
- Navigate to the 4D Results section and select the draw date.
- Compare your ticket number against all 23 published winning numbers.
- Alternatively, visit any Singapore Pools outlet to have your ticket checked by a staff member.
Claiming Your Prize
Prizes can be claimed at any Singapore Pools branch. For prizes above a certain threshold, you may need to visit the main Singapore Pools office with your original winning ticket and valid identification. Prizes have an expiry period — typically 180 days from the draw date — so don't delay.
Playing Responsibly
Singapore Pools actively promotes responsible gambling through its GameStop self-exclusion programme and spending limit tools. Players who feel their gambling is becoming difficult to control are encouraged to use these resources or call the National Council on Problem Gambling helpline.