Curious about how much you can actually win from 4D? Let’s dive into the numbers for Big, Small, iBet, and system plays.

You’ll get a straightforward look at how your bet type, digit patterns, and sharing rules impact your payout. No fluff here—just the details you want.

For standard Singapore 4D plays, prize amounts change depending on the category and bet type. If you put $1 on a Big bet, First prize can fetch you about $2,000, while a $1 Small bet bumps that First prize to around $3,000.

iBet pay different, usually lower, amounts per $1 depending on the digit patterns. This guide will show you how officials set prize groups, how your bet choices affect your payout, and why digit repeats or pairs can change your winnings.

You’ll see which bets offer the biggest top prize, how consolation and starter prizes work, and how group prizes get shared when there are multiple winners.

Let’s get into the nuts and bolts so you can choose bets that fit your style.

How 4D Prize Money Is Determined

You win when your 4-digit ticket matches one of the winning numbers. The prize money depends on which prize category you hit, the bet type you picked, and how much you staked.

Prize Categories Explained

4D splits payouts into five main categories: 1st Prize, 2nd Prize, 3rd Prize, Starter, and Consolation.

Each category pays a fixed rate per $1 stake. The top three prizes pay more, while Starter and Consolation pay less.

The official prize pool for that draw sets the amounts for toto.

If several tickets win the same prize for toto, officials split the prize group equally among winners. That even sharing only applies to the main prize groups.

Understanding Winning Numbers

Each draw spits out 23 winning numbers: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, ten Starter, and ten Consolation.

You only win if your 4-digit number matches one of these numbers exactly. The prize category you hit dictates the payout rate.

Starter and Consolation only pay for Big bets. Small bets don’t win those categories.

Always check the official published numbers and prize table to confirm your prize.

Big Bet vs Small Bet Payouts

A Big bet covers all five prize categories: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Starter, and Consolation. You get more chances to win, but the top three prizes pay less per $1.

A Small bet only covers 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes. The payout rates for those three are higher per $1 than Big bets.

iBet or system entries shake things up further by splitting your stake across permutations.

To figure out your payout, multiply the category rate by your stake and adjust for shared prizes or system-entry combos. Always check the official prize table for exact per-$1 rates before betting.

4D Bet Types and Prize Structures

Your prize depends on how you place your 4D bets and which bet type you pick. Payouts change with the prize category (First, Second, Third, Starter, Consolation), bet type (Big or Small), and any system or permutation options you use.

Ordinary Entry Payouts

With an ordinary entry, you pick a single 4D number (0000–9999). If that number matches a drawn number, you win a prize based on the category and whether you played Big or Small.

A $1 Small bet pays more for First, Second, and Third prizes, but nothing for Starter or Consolation. A $1 Big bet pays less for the top three, but you can win Starter and Consolation too.

Prizes scale with your stake. The usual payouts per $1: First (Small ~$3,000; Big ~$2,000), Second (Small ~$2,000; Big ~$1,000), Third (Small ~$800; Big ~$490), Starter (Big only ~$250), Consolation (Big only ~$60).

Your payout is simply the table amount times your bet units.

System Entry and 4D Roll

System entry lets you cover several 4D numbers with one ticket. You pick more than four digits or a system variant, and the ticket generates combinations called shares.

This bumps up your chance of winning, but it also costs more.

4D Roll covers all arrangements of a 4-digit sequence, no matter the order. Roll bets act like a system that generates every possible arrangement of your digits.

Payouts follow the same prize categories, but ticket cost and the number of winning shares change.

iBet and Permutations

iBet payout tables show different rates depending on digit patterns: all different, one pair, two pairs, or triples (like 1234 vs 1123 vs 1122 vs 1112).

iBet pays less per $1 than ordinary Small/Big because you’re buying a bunch of permutations at once. For example, typical published figures (per $1 Big) might be: First ~ $83 for four unique digits, and higher for patterns with repeats.

You get more chances to win with permutations, but each winning share only gets its slice of the prize as defined in the 4D prize structure.

Prize Money by Category

Your cash payout depends on both the prize category you hit and your bet type. The main differences: higher payouts for First, Second, Third, smaller fixed amounts for Starter and Consolation, and different rates for Big, Small, and iBet options.

1st, 2nd, and 3rd Prize Amounts

First prize pays the most—no surprise there. For a $1 Ordinary Small bet, First prize usually pays about $3,000.

For a Big bet, it’s a bit less per $1 (about $2,000) since Big covers more outcomes. Second and Third prizes pay less: Second is often around $2,000 (Small) or $1,000 (Big), and Third is about $800 (Small) or $490 (Big).

Starter and Consolation Prizes

Consolation prizes pay lower, fixed amounts.

Starter prizes usually pay a few hundred dollars per $1 on Big bets (around $250 per $1 is common).

Consolation prizes are smaller—think tens of dollars per $1 on Big bets (about $60 per $1).

Starter and Consolation only apply to Ordinary Entry, System Entry, or 4D Roll when you match those specific numbers. Small-only bets don’t get these.

These categories pay a fixed amount to each winning ticket. No prize pool splitting here.

Prize Differences for Bet Types

Your bet type decides which categories you can win and how much you pocket.

Small bets only win First, Second, and Third, but pay more per $1 for those prizes.

Big bets cover First, Second, Third, Starter, and Consolation, but pay a bit less per $1 for the top three.

iBet (permutations) splits your $1 stake across all possible digit orders, so payouts per $1 drop, but you win with any order.

Prize amounts for iBet change with digit repeats: unique-digit tickets pay less than those with repeats, since the stake splits into more permutations.

Check the iBet payout table for the exact rates for your digit pattern.

Digit Patterns, Pairs, and Permutations in Prize Calculation

You really want to know how digit patterns affect your prize and how many combinations each pattern creates.

The number of unique permutations, pairs, or repeated digits changes the payout per $1 and how winnings get split.

4 Different Digits

If you pick four different digits (like 1-2-3-4), you get 24 unique permutations.

Each permutation counts as a separate entry if you play permutations or System Entry. A $1 bet on all permutations costs $24, or each permutation pays a share if you place a single combined bet.

Prizes for four different digits follow the base prize table: First, Second, Third, Starter, and Consolation.

If you use iBet, the prize for each winning permutation shrinks in proportion because the total prize splits across the number of permutations you covered.

Here’s a tip: If you want full coverage for a unique-number pick, expect the per-permutation cost and payout to match those 24 combinations.

2 Pairs of Digits

When your number has two pairs, like 1122, you’ll notice permutations drop to just 6 unique orders. Those repeated digits really cut down the number of possible sequences.

With fewer permutations, each combination you cover costs less than if you were buying all 24. Usually, the prize per $1 bet for this setup goes up compared to having four different digits, since you’re getting more value out of each unique order.

Payout tables will show you the exact amounts. Most games list special prize values for two-pair patterns under iBet or system bets.

3 of the Same Digits

If you pick three identical digits—say, 1112—you only get 4 unique arrangements. This setup changes both your odds and how the prize is split.

With just four combinations, playing all permutations is much cheaper than covering 24. But each win pays more per $1. Betting systems and iBet break out the “3 of the same” payouts, and they’re higher per $1 than if you had all different digits.

You still need to match the winning order. If your pattern lines up with any top prize position, you’ll get paid.

Pairs of Digits in iBet

iBet wraps all the unique combos of your chosen digits into one bet, usually for a minimum of $1. The system splits the prize pool over the number of combinations your digit pattern creates.

For example:

• 4 different digits = 24 combinations
• 2 pairs = 6 combinations
• 3 same digits = 4 combinations

iBet displays separate prize values for Big and Small bets, and also for each digit pattern. You’ll see the prize per $1 bet already adjusted for your pattern, so you don’t need to crunch the math yourself.

Singapore 4D Lottery Operators and Additional Games

Singapore runs its official lottery draws through licensed operators. These handle 4D, Toto, and the Singapore Sweep.

You can check official results, prize rules, and jackpot guarantees, all published by the operator and regulator.

Singapore Pools and Official Results

Singapore Pools handles the 4D draws and publishes the official 4D results after each one. Results show First, Second, Third, Starter, and Consolation prizes.

You can check results on the Singapore Pools website, at retail shops, or via official mobile channels. The operator posts prize tables so you can quickly figure out payouts for Ordinary Entry, System Entry, 4D Roll, and iBet bets.

Key facts:

• Official 4D results are what you’ll need to claim a prize.
• Prize tables show per-$1 payouts for Big and Small bets, plus iBet details.
• Results usually include timestamps and draw IDs for checking.

Overview of Singapore Sweep and Toto

Singapore Sweep is a separate draw, but its winning ticket numbers get used in 4D game rules.

Toto is a jackpot game (like Toto 6/49) run by Singapore Pools, but it works differently. Toto results and 4D/Toto prize info are all on the same site, so it’s easy to check everything at once.

Worth noting:

• Toto prizes use pooled jackpots; 4D prizes are fixed for each bet type.
• Always use the official operator pages to confirm draw schedules and prize links.

Guaranteed Jackpot and Prize Pools

Some prize groups have guarantees that can affect the payout you’ll get. For instance, in a few lottery formats, the Toto Group 1 prize (that’s the big one) comes with a minimum cash guarantee.

If more than one person wins, the lottery splits that guaranteed amount equally among all the winners.

Important points:

• The game rules always state the guaranteed jackpot amounts, like the minimum for Group 1.
• If there are several winners, everyone shares the guaranteed prize pool equally.

Editor’s notes

Mirror patterns such as 14–41 or 27–72 often appear in clusters. These clusters rarely last long, but they do create short bursts of predictability. I like to monitor when the first mirror shows up — it often marks the start of a 3–6 draw window with similar behaviour.