The Singapore Lottery, or Toto, is a legal lottery that is organized in Singapore. It is one of the most popular gambling games in the country. There are many ways to win.
First, you have to choose six numbers between 1 and 49. If all six of these numbers match, you will receive the jackpot prize. Purchasing several tickets will increase your chances of winning. You can also choose to have the numbers generated by the system.
Tickets cost about $1. GST is included. The odds of winning are about 1 in 13,987,816. Players can buy tickets in any Singapore Pools outlet.
There are two drawings every week. One is on Monday at 9:30PM and the other is on Friday at 6:30PM. Buying a ticket allows you to share the winnings with other people.
Singapore Pools is a state-owned lottery subsidiary corporation. It is the only legal betting operator in Singapore.
The company is owned by the Tote Board. This body channels the financial surplus of Singapore Turf Club into the lottery. In 2004, the top prize grew to SGD 2 million.
The first Toto game was launched in 1968. Since then, it has gone through various formats. Initially, the format was 5/49, but changed to 6/42 in 1988.
A player can purchase a Toto ticket from any Singapore Pools outlet. They can also buy them online. Ticket prices start at $1 and rise for more numbers matching the winner.