There are many ways you can win the lottery in Singapore, you can play 4d Singapore, Toto or Singapore Sweep.
On February 11, the jackpot prize for the Toto Hongbao Draw was increased to a whopping $416 million, which is considered by Singapore Pools as the biggest grand prize ever in the history of the platform. What makes it more stunning is the fact that the prize of a single ticket is $1. It is one of the reasons why the lottery is very popular in Singapore culture.
While the internet is saturated with many sources that tell about how you will improve your winning, this piece analyzes the probability of winning in the Singapore lottery based on true accounts of winners.
The chances of winning in Singapore lottery
First, let’s take a look at the probability of winning in each of the three popular lotteries in Singapore.
In 4D lottery, the odds of claiming the first prize is 1 in 10,000, it is also the same in the second prize which is 1 in 10,000, as for the third prize, the odds are 1 in 10,000.
For the TOTO lottery, the probability of winning the Group 1 or jackpot prize is 1 in 13,983,816, for the Group 2 prize you can win 1 in 2,330,636, finally, Group 3 can produce 1 in 55,491 wins.
Finally, Singapore Sweep is similar to 4D, the odds for winning the first prize is 1 in 3,200,000, while the second prize yields 1 in 3,200,000, and lastly, the third prize has probability of 1 in 3,200,000.
Account of lottery winners
We have spoken to a few past lottery winners to inquire about where the lottery prize went.
For Elice Kwong, the possibility of winning the lottery is infinite as a housewife with two children. She said, “The key to winning the lottery is spending proper time on it. I couldn’t remember exactly the amount I spent when I won, however, I usually spend $40 for Toto, $20 for 4D, and $60 for Big Sweep every month.
For Dominic Wang, being a light fixture repairer and a handyman, he also spends a lot of time buying tickets. He said, “Having been won two times already, I think that the key to winning the lottery lies in being aware of what you are doing and believing in the strategy that you use.”
Account of lottery failures
To balance it all, we also have spoken to those who have failed to win big but also realized important lessons.
For student and cook Jerome Quok, he also imparted his experiences in playing the lotto. He stated, “Instead of being a regular bettor, I spend at least $10 per month on buying a 4D or Toto lottery ticket. I think the most important thing is to be serious in what you are doing in order to win.”
As for magazine copywriter Aaron Siew, he is eager to win the SG Toto result. He said, “I typically spend $20 per month for lottery tickets, while dreaming of winning. For me, playing all the time and loving what you do is the secret of winning.”
Conclusion
Scientifically speaking, the chances of winning the Singapore lottery is 1.85% or 1 in 14 million. The key to playing the lottery is being aware of balancing the amount of the prize and the money you spend every month in buying tickets.
Like any form of game, the lottery has its costs and benefits, and the most popular advantage is that it is very easy. As for the cost, the chances of winning the jackpot prize is very low.
