If you’re wondering how much you could win from a 4D ticket, you need to check the prize category, your bet type (Big or Small), and any iBet permutations you picked.

Once you know the prize table, it’s pretty easy to estimate your payout—just factor in whether you played Big, Small, or iBet and do some quick math.

This post breaks down how 4D prize groups work and explains how payouts shift depending on your bet type and permutations.

You’ll get a clear sense of what each prize group pays, how iBet handles repeated digits, and how 4D stacks up against other lottery games. Maybe you’ll spot which play fits your style.

Understanding 4D and Prize Categories

You win if you match a 4-digit number from 0000 to 9999.

Prize amounts depend on your bet type, the category, and your stake per SGD1.

How the 4D Lottery Works

You pick a 4-digit number between 0000 and 9999 for a draw. Each draw reveals several winning numbers: First, Second, Third, plus Starter and Consolation numbers.

If your number matches exactly, you grab the prize for that rank.

You can buy tickets physically or online, and your bet type and stake are recorded.

Draws happen on set days in Singapore. Each winning share pays out based on the official payout per SGD1 bet.

Types of 4D Bets

You can go for Big or Small bets, or try System Entry or iBet.

Small bets only win for First, Second, and Third prizes. Big bets cover those plus Starter and Consolation prizes.

System Entry lets you cover a bunch of combos from your chosen digits—your stake spreads across all combinations.

iBet covers every possible order of your digits, so you win even if the order is mixed up.

Your prize depends on the format, per SGD1, and changes with bet type and digit pattern.

Overview of Prize Categories

Prize categories show which winning number you matched and the payout per SGD1.

On Singapore 4D, typical payouts (per SGD1) are: First ~ SGD3000 (Small) / SGD2000 (Big), Second ~ SGD1000, Third ~ SGD490, Starter ~ SGD250, Consolation ~ SGD60.

Payouts shift with bet type and format.

For iBet and System bets, prize tables break payouts down further by digit patterns—like pairs or triplets.

Always check the prize table for your ticket. Multiply the listed payout by your stake to see your cash prize.

4D Prize Structure and Prize Groups

Your winnings depend on how you bet and which prize group your number lands in.

Payouts shift depending on bet type (Big or Small) and entry method (Ordinary, System, iBet, or 4D Roll).

Read on to see what $1 can get you and which prizes share the pool.

Big Bet vs Small Bet Payouts

Big bets give you more ways to win, but the top prizes per $1 are a bit smaller.

Small bets pay higher for the top three prizes, but that’s it—no Starter or Consolation.

For every $1 on a Small bet, First Prize is bigger than on Big. If you want the most for First/Second/Third, Small is the way to go.

Big bets pay out for First, Second, Third, Starter, and Consolation, but the top prizes per $1 are smaller.

If you want more ways to win, Big is your friend. If you want the biggest top prize for $1, stick with Small.

Ordinary Entry, System Entry, and 4D Roll

Ordinary Entry is simple: pick one 4-digit number per line.

Payouts per $1 follow the standard table for Big or Small.

System Entry lets you cover multiple 4-digit combos from your digits, spreading your stake across all of them.

Payouts still use the same per-$1 table, but your total stake is $1 times the number of combos.

4D Roll lets you pick three digits and “roll” the fourth from 0–9, creating 10 combos.

Each rolled combo gets treated as an Ordinary Entry for prize calculation.

The rules for prize pools and groups stay the same, but your total cost is $1 times however many rolled combos you picked.

Starter and Consolation Prizes

Starter and Consolation prizes show up for Big bets.

Starter prizes pay a set amount per $1 for numbers just below the top three.

Consolation prizes pay a smaller fixed amount per $1 for numbers below the Starters.

Small bets don’t get these prizes.

Check the official prize table to see the exact per-$1 amounts for Starter and Consolation under your chosen entry and bet type.

iBet 4D Prize Details and Permutation Types

iBet divides your $1 stake across every valid permutation of your four digits.

This changes how much each winning share pays if your digits match a drawn number.

Understanding iBet

With iBet, you bet on any order of your four digits.

If any permutation matches a drawn 4D number, you win.

The system splits your $1 across all distinct permutations from your digits.

You must pick the digits yourself; iBet doesn’t allow numbers where all four digits are the same (like 4444).

That rule removes the single-permutation case and keeps payouts tied to multiple-permutation entries.

iBet gives you a lower prize than a straight $1 Big bet, since your dollar covers a bunch of permutations.

24, 12, 6, and 4 Permutation Prizes

Permutation count depends on digit repetition:

• 24 permutations: all four digits different (e.g., 1-2-3-4).
• 12 permutations: one pair and two other distinct digits (e.g., 1-1-2-3).
• 6 permutations: two pairs (e.g., 3-3-4-4).
• 4 permutations: three identical digits and one different (e.g., 2-2-2-5).

iBet splits your $1 evenly across those permutations.

For a 24-permutation entry, each gets 1/24 of your dollar.

For 12, 6, or 4 permutations, each share is bigger.

Fewer permutations mean a larger micro-bet and a higher payout per winning permutation.

Singapore Pools and Official 4D Draws

Let’s talk about how prizes are calculated, why Singapore Pools is the official source, and how Singaporepools runs both 4D and Toto.

You’ll get the rules, the payout numbers, and where to check results.

Singapore Pools Prize Calculation

You win when your 4-digit number matches a drawn number exactly.

Singapore Pools pays across five categories: First, Second, Third, Starter, and Consolation.

Prize size depends on your bet type (Small or Big) and your stake.

Key prize figures per $1 bet:

• Small bet: First ≈ $3,000; Second ≈ $2,000; Third ≈ $800.
• Big bet: First ≈ $2,000; Second ≈ $1,000; Third ≈ $490; Starter ≈ $250; Consolation ≈ $60.

For iBet, payouts vary by digit pattern—whether all digits are different, or there are pairs or triples.

Your winnings scale with how many winning sets match your entries and the bet type.

Use Singapore Pools’ official prize table or the instant winnings calculator to confirm exact amounts and check any tax rules before claiming.

Role and Reliability of Singapore Pools

Singapore Pools runs 4D and Toto as the official operator in Singapore.

Treat its published results as the gold standard for checking tickets and claiming prizes.

Draws take place every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at 6:30 p.m., with 23 winning 4D numbers per draw across five prize categories.

The organisation sets deadlines for claiming and has a policy for unclaimed prizes.

Check Singapore Pools’ site or official outlets for draw recordings, timestamps, and any updates.

Singaporepools 4D and Toto

Singaporepools manages both 4D and Toto under the same regulations.

For 4D, you pick a 4-digit number. For Toto, you select six numbers plus a bonus ball.

Both games post live and past results on the Singaporepools site, and both have clear prize structures so you can verify winnings.

Where to check:

• Official site pages: latest results, past winning numbers, and prize calculators.
• Live result feeds and archived draw history.

Comparing 4D with Other Prize Games

4D prizes work differently from other games in terms of how they’re set, how winnings are shared, and how bet types affect your payout.

Toto, for example, has its own prize format and Prize Group 1 means jackpot.

If you’re curious how 4D lines up with Toto, it’s worth exploring the differences.

Overview of Prize Structure in Toto

Toto runs on a pooled prize system. You buy a combination of numbers, and after the draw, they split the prize pool among the winners.

Your payout depends on both total sales and how many people win in each prize tier. Toto offers a jackpot if you match all six main numbers.

You can go with Quick Pick or pick your own numbers. Some folks also place system bets to cover more combinations.

Toto payouts aren’t fixed—take Group 1 (the jackpot) for example. If nobody wins, the prize just keeps growing, but when someone finally hits it, the winners split it equally.

Prize Group 1, Group 1 Prize, and More

Prize Group 1 (or Group 1 Prize) means you’ve matched the top combination needed for the highest payout. In Toto, that’s all the main numbers, and you take home the jackpot.

If more than one person wins, they split Prize Group 1 equally. That’s just how pooled games work—the prize pool for each group gets divided by the number of winning shares.

Lower prize groups pay out smaller, sometimes fixed, sometimes variable, amounts for partial matches.

You really need to check the matching rules for each group. Some require a bonus ball or a certain position to win.

If you’re ever unsure, the official game rules lay out exactly how each group pays.

Differences Between 4D and Other Games

4D gives you a payout based on each winning number and the bet type you choose. The rates are fixed for both Ordinary and iBet options.

Your payout in 4D depends on whether you went with Big, Small, System, or iBet, as well as your bet amount. For an Ordinary Entry, First, Second, and Third prizes come with set payouts per dollar. iBet works a bit differently, using scaled rates that depend on the digit patterns you pick.

Games like Toto take a different approach. They use pooled jackpots and prize groups that can change depending on total sales and how many people win. 4D’s First Prize, for example, gives a fixed amount per $1 bet. Toto’s Group 1 Prize can roll over and get bigger if no one wins.

Editor’s notes

I track results without becoming attached to any outcome. Detachment keeps emotions neutral. When a number hits, it’s appreciated. When it doesn’t, there’s no frustration. This mindset prevents burnout and keeps judgement sharp.