The Singapore lottery was launched in 1968 to curb illegal gambling. It’s one of the oldest lotteries in the world, and is still being played today.
To win, players select six numbers from a pool of 49. If all six numbers match, the player wins the jackpot prize. In addition to the jackpot, the prize pool is split among the lower tier winners.
Singapore Pools is the only legal lottery operator in Singapore. The company is operated by the government. You can purchase tickets from Singapore Pools stores or online.
Players can buy sets of tickets to increase their odds of winning. The draw takes place every Thursday at 6.30PM. Results are published online and in local newspapers.
Ticket prices are relatively low. A minimum bet is $1. When a winning ticket is claimed, the prize is paid to the winner. If no winner is claimed, the prize is distributed to charitable organizations.
Since the beginning of the lottery in 1968, the payouts have steadily increased. The first jackpot prize was SGD300,000. In 2014, the prize was increased to SGD500,000.
The official lottery website provides information on the games. Players can also sign up for e-mail alerts when they win. They can also check the results of past draws.
There is a mobile application for iOS and Android devices. Playing the Singapore Lottery is safe and free. However, anyone who places a wager with an unlicensed or illegal operator can be fined.