You can win a range of prizes with 4D iBet, depending on your bet type, the amount you stake, and how many digit permutations your number creates. If any permutation of your 4-digit number matches a drawn result, you win. But since your payout gets split across all the permutations you covered, iBet prizes usually end up lower per win than straight bets.

This guide breaks down how prize categories, permutation counts, and bet choices affect the cash you collect.

You’ll find clear examples of payout calculations, see how different entry options change your odds and returns, and get a sense of how iBet stacks up against other Singapore lottery games. Maybe you’ll spot a smarter way to play for your goals.

Understanding 4D iBet and Prize Categories

Let’s look at what iBet actually does, which prize categories exist, and how iBet payouts can differ from ordinary entries.

The details below show how your number permutations, your stake, and your bet type all affect prize money.

What Is 4D iBet?

iBet lets you cover every permutation of your chosen 4-digit number in the Singapore 4D game.

If you pick 1-2-3-4, iBet automatically bets on 1234, 1243, 1324, and so on, so any order of those digits could win.

Your stake gets divided across all permutations. That means the prize per winning permutation drops compared to a straight (ordinary) entry, but your odds of hitting a result go up.

You can use iBet with both Big and Small bet types, and it follows Singapore Pools’ prize rules for the 4D game.

Numbers with repeated digits have fewer permutations, so each permutation receives a bigger share of your stake and could pay more.

Overview of Prize Categories

Singapore 4D uses specific prize categories: First, Second, Third, Starter, and Consolation.

First, Second, and Third are the top prizes. Starter and Consolation add extra winning numbers, but they usually pay less and only count for Big bets.

Here’s what matters for prize money:

• Big bet: you’re eligible for all five categories (First to Consolation).
• Small bet: you only get First, Second, and Third.
• Prize amount = category payout rate × your effective stake on the winning permutation.

The official Singapore Pools prize table lists the per-$1 rates for each category.

How 4D iBet Differs from Ordinary Entry

Ordinary entry (straight) puts your full stake on one exact 4-digit order. You only win the full prize if you match that exact number.

iBet spreads your stake over all possible orders of your digits, so each winning order pays out a fraction of your total stake.

Here’s what that means for your money:

• Odds: iBet boosts your chance to match any drawn order.
• Payout: Ordinary entry pays more per $1 for an exact match. iBet pays less per permutation, but you might win smaller amounts more often.

Always check the 4D game rules from Singapore Pools. Permutations, repeated digits, and bet types all change your 4D iBet winning prize money.

Prize Money Calculation for 4D iBet Winners

Let’s get into how your 4D iBet prize money actually gets calculated. Bet type, prize group, and the shared prize pool all play a part in what you walk away with.

Prize Amounts by Prize Category

You’ll win different amounts depending on the prize category: 1st prize, 2nd prize, 3rd prize, starter, and consolation.

The 1st prize pays the highest fixed amount for a standard small bet. 2nd and 3rd prizes pay a bit less. Starter and consolation prizes cover more drawn numbers but pay smaller sums.

For iBet, most payouts show up per SGD1 bet. That makes it pretty quick to check what each category pays before you multiply by your stake. Always check the official prize table for the latest figures.

Big Bet vs Small Bet Winnings

Big bets and small bets pay out differently when you hit a matching number.

Prize per SGD1 Bet

Most prize tables just show “prize per SGD1 bet” so you can figure out your winnings fast.

For example, if 1st prize pays X for SGD1 and you bet SGD5 on that combination, you get X × 5 as your payout. This applies to all categories.

Permutations and Payout Structure in iBet

iBet splits your $1 stake across every valid ordering of the digits you pick.

The number of valid orderings — 24, 12, 6, or 4 — sets how many mini-bets you make and how much each winning share actually pays.

Understanding Permutations in iBet

Permutations just mean every possible order of the four digits you choose. If all four digits are different, you get 24 unique orders. If digits repeat, the count drops to 12, 6, or 4, depending on the pattern.

You buy one iBet ticket, but the system treats it as a stack of mini-bets. Each mini-bet matches one permutation against the drawn numbers. If any permutation matches a drawn number, you win the prize for that mini-bet. Your original $1 stake splits equally across those permutations, so each mini-bet gets 1/24, 1/12, 1/6, or 1/4 of your dollar.

This setup gives you a higher chance to match a winning number, but each win pays less. iBet isn’t available for numbers where all four digits are the same.

Winnings for 24, 12, 6, and 4 Permutation Bets

Your payout depends on how many permutations your number creates. For a $1 iBet:

• 24 permutations (4 different digits): your $1 becomes 24 mini-bets of about $0.0417 each.
• 12 permutations (one pair of identical digits): your $1 becomes 12 mini-bets of about $0.0833 each.
• 6 permutations (two pairs or a certain repeat pattern): each mini-bet is about $0.1667.
• 4 permutations (three identical digits): each mini-bet is $0.25.

If a mini-bet wins a prize category (First, Second, Third, Starter, Consolation), you get the payout proportional to that mini-bet size. So, published first prizes get scaled down to match your mini-bet fraction.

Number Patterns: 4 Different Digits, Pairs, Triplets

Four different digits (like 1-2-3-4) create 24 permutations. You get the most coverage but the smallest share per permutation.

One pair (like 1-1-2-3) usually gives you 12 permutations. The payout per winning mini-bet roughly doubles compared to 24-permutation tickets.

Two pairs (for example, 3-3-4-4) produce 6 permutations. Your mini-bet amount goes up again, so each match pays more than single-pair tickets.

Three of a kind (like 2-2-2-4) gives you 4 permutations. You make fewer mini-bets, and each winning share is larger. Remember, iBet doesn’t cover four identical digits (like 4-4-4-4).

Types of Bets and Entry Options in 4D iBet

You can pick a single four-digit number or cover multiple combinations. Bet size, bet type, and entry method affect both your cost and the prizes you can win.

Ordinary Entry vs iBet Entry

With an Ordinary Entry, you pick one specific 4-digit number (0000–9999).

You pay per $1 stake and only win if that exact number matches a drawn prize number. It’s the simplest option and usually has the highest payout per dollar for First, Second, and Third prizes.

iBet Entry covers every permutation of the digits in your number.

For example, 1234 becomes 24 permutations; 1123 creates fewer. iBet automatically splits your stake across all permutations. That lowers the per-permutation payout but gives you a better shot at matching a winning number.

Big Bet and Small Bet Explained

A Big Bet lets you win in all prize categories: First, Second, Third, plus Starter and Consolation.

Big bets pay smaller amounts per $1 than Small bets, but you get more ways to win.

A Small Bet only wins for First, Second, and Third prizes.

Because Small bets leave out Starter and Consolation, their payouts for the top three prizes are higher per $1. You trade fewer winning categories for bigger top-tier payouts.

When you use iBet, Big vs Small still matters, but payouts shift because iBet spreads your stake across permutations. Always check the prize table for the exact per-$1 payouts for your bet type.

System Entry and 4D Roll Options

System Entry lets you pick more than four digits, so you can cover a bunch of unique 4-digit combos from your chosen pool.

You pay for each distinct combination the system generates. System Entry bumps up your cost, but it also boosts your coverage and gives you a better shot at landing any prize.

4D Roll (sometimes called Roll Entry) uses a placeholder, like an X, so one digit rolls through 0–9.

This gives you 10 combinations from a single slip. It’s definitely cheaper than a full System Entry. If you want to cover one changing digit without picking every combo yourself, 4D Roll is handy.

You can use both System and 4D Roll with Big or Small options.

They’ll require higher stakes overall, since you pay for every combination. Always check the minimum bet and ticket price for each combo before you jump in.

Comparing 4D iBet to Other Singapore Lottery Games

4D iBet hands out a bunch of small, fixed payouts for matching digits in any order. Other Singapore games rely more on shared prize pools and tiered draws.

With iBet, you trade those big top prizes for more chances to win something.

Comparison with SingaporePools Toto

Toto uses a pooled prize system. Prize amounts for each category (1st–7th prize) depend on total sales and how many people win.

You buy numbered tickets, and you win fixed categories—1st prize pays the biggest share, then 2nd through 7th get smaller slices. Toto’s 1st prize can get huge, especially if nobody wins and it rolls over. Of course, you might have to split it if others win too.

With 4D iBet, you pay $1 per iBet entry and get fixed payouts (yeah, they’re smaller than Toto’s top prizes) for matching combos.

You don’t share a pool for iBet payouts; prize amounts are published per bet type. If you like steady, predictable smaller wins, iBet is a good fit. If you’re after that jackpot-sized payout, Toto’s your game.

Differences in Prize Structure

4D iBet sets fixed prizes based on your bet type and the digit pattern you pick. You’ll see different payouts for four distinct digits, one pair, two pairs, or three-of-a-kind.

iBet separates Big and Small categories, then shows clear amounts for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, starter, and consolation prizes in each pattern. So, you know exactly what you could win for every $1 you stake.

SingaporePools Toto, on the other hand, splits the prize pool between several categories, from 1st to 7th. The 1st prize and others use percentage-based shares of the pool, so your winnings change every draw.

If more than one person wins in a category, they have to share the pool, which means each winner takes home less.

Editor’s notes

Numbers mirror life in subtle ways — they rise when we least expect, fall suddenly, return after long absence, or surprise us at odd moments. Watching their behaviour feels like watching human moods shift. The unpredictability is what keeps the experience interesting, even after years of observing.