In Singapore, lottery games are a legal and regulated form of gambling. Minors are not allowed to play these games and they must be purchased from a licensed lottery outlet.
There are three main forms of lotteries in Singapore: Toto, 4D and Singapore Sweep. Each of these lotteries offers a range of prizes and can be played at authorised outlets, online, or in the comfort of your own home.
Toto
In Toto, players choose six numbers from a pool of 49 to win the jackpot. The top prize can be worth up to S$1 million. However, the odds of winning this prize depend on your luck and how much you are willing to pay for a ticket.
Singapore Pools
Singapore Pools is the sole and exclusive state-owned lottery operator in Singapore, which provides a wide range of games to both locals and foreigners alike. In addition to lotteries, Singapore Pools also operates a number of other forms of gambling, including horse racing and sports betting.
The majority of people who purchase lottery tickets in Singapore do so at physical retail outlets rather than at remote gambling websites. This is due to the preference of people who play lottery games for the convenience and privacy offered by retail outlets.
Toto is one of the most popular forms of lottery in Singapore, with a total turnover of S$1.3 billion every month. This makes it the second most popular type of gambling activity after 4-Digits.