The Malaysian government is the sole authority responsible for licensing lotto operators in the country. Due to the popularity of lotto in Malaysia, there has been a push to license more operators to level the playing field. 4D is a popular draw game in Malaysia. As the name clearly indicates, 4D refers to 4 digits. The player chooses 4 digits ranging from 0000 to 9999. During the drawing, 23 numbers are drawn and if the player matches at least one number out of those drawn, he wins a prize. These odds are fixed.
How to Play Malaysia 4D
There are two ways you can participate in this lotto game. These are:
Standard Entry
You can choose a number like 2347. The standard entry has 2 further divisions, BIG and SMALL. You can only win the first, second and third prizes if you bet on SMALL. If you bet on BIG you will win the first prize as well as the second and third prizes. You can also win a consultation prize or special prize. Each standard entry costs 1 Malaysian Ringgit (RM). The SMALL bet is more likely to win than the BIG bet. However, the BIG bet has in addition to the 1st places, 10 other special numbers which reward players with RM 180 for single bet of RM 1. There are also 10 consolation numbers which pay RM 60 for a single bet of RM1.
4D Roll
4D Roll replaces any one of the 4 digits in your winning number with the letter R. R is used to denote the number digits that range from 0 to 9. For instance, one of the digits in the number we have selected above, 2347, can be substituted with R to yield R347. This means that you have 10 normal entries, which are 0347-1347 2347 3347 4347 5347, 5347 6347 6347 6347 7347 7347 8347, 93477, 9347 and 9347. The R can be in any position, such as 2R47 or 23R7 or 234R. Roll 1 and Roll 4 are available. Roll 1 is where you choose the last digits in your winning 4D number. Your first digit will be represented with an R. This ranges from 0 through 9. Roll 4 allows you to choose the first 3 digits of your winning 4D number. Then, the last digit will represent an R. This ranges from 0 to 9.
Insurance Permutation/iPerm
This type of entry is computed using the possible permutations of any 4D number. For instance, our number above, 2347, can have 24 permutations such as 2347, 2374, 3274, 7423, etc. You can choose how many permutations you would like to have under the iPerm. It can be 4, 6, 12, or 24. You can choose 4 permutations. Each set costs RM1 and you will get 4. The same applies to permutations of 6, 12, and 24 numbers. You have two options for selecting numbers: you can choose manually or use the Quick Pick option. For https://184.168.126.69/4d-malaysia/ the Quick Pick option, the computer selects for you at random. It is important that you note that neither of the above methods guarantees an automatic win.
4D Providers in Malaysia
The government of Malaysia has licensed 3 independent private companies also known as Number Forecast Operators to offer 4D. These companies are Magnum 4D and Sports Toto. Magnum 4D - This operator offers players the classic 4D game where they choose a 4D digit number and the respective amounts they want to bet. This company was the first to offer the 4D game. Da Ma Cai - The name of this operator in Mandarin literally means Pan-Malaysian Lottery. This company launched a mobile betting platform called dmcGO in December 2016. It is available on both iOS and Android. Sports Toto - This is a member of a Berjaya group of companies and was incorporated in Malaysia in 1969. It was privatized and is currently a wholly-owned subsidiary.
The Odds of Winning 4D
Malaysia 4D drawings are held on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. However, there are times when a special draw is held. This is usually on Tuesdays. To hold a special draw, an operator must be authorized by the Ministry. The most common occasions you will hear about special draws are during events like Chinese New Year or the birthdays of Rulers and Sultans. When a special draw is coming up, you will be notified at the ticket counter and be allowed to take part 7 days before. Special days are not usually simultaneously conducted by all the operators hence it is important to check with the operator of any upcoming special draws.
BIG Forecast is the key to winning
Although the chance of winning Malaysia 4D is highest with the big forecast, the prize at stake in Malaysia 4D is small. 23 numbers will be drawn during the draw and distributed in 5 winning categories. Three numbers will be chosen as the winning numbers for the first, second and third categories. The 20 remaining numbers will be divided into 2 numbers, 10 numbers for special prize category and 10 numbers for consolation prize category. The prizes in the BIG forecast are as follows: * First prize category wins RM 2,500 * Second prize category is allocated RM 1,000 * Third prize category is allocated RM 500. * Special prize category wins RM 180 * Second prize category is allocated RM 1,000 * Third prize category is allocated RM 500
SMALL Forecasts are the best way to win
The prizes here are higher in value compared to the ones in the BIG foremost. However, winning with small forecasts is very difficult because the slots (1st, 2nd and 3rd) are few for winners to fill. Only 3 of the 23 numbers drawn will be assigned to the 1st and 2nd prize categories. In terms of the prizes, they are distributed as follows: * First prize is allocated RM 3,500 * Second prize category is allocated RM 2,000 * The third prize category is allocated RM 1,000
4D Prize Breakdown
Once the draw has been concluded, you can check on the official Malaysia 4D sites (operator websites) to confirm if indeed you won. You can also check with your agent. If you are a winner, you have 181 days from the draw date to claim your prize. You will need your passport or identification card to claim your prize. Below is the breakdown of how to claim your prize. Winnings of RM 60,000 and below can be collected from any 4D outlet in Malaysia. You can claim your prize at any 4D operator's Malaysian regional office if you win between RM 60,001 and RM 2,000,000. Amounts from RM 2,000,001 and above should be claimed from the respective 4D operator's headquarters. Magnum 4D's headquarter is located at 111 Jalan Pudu 5510 Kuala Lumpur. This company requires that you make an appointment at the headquarters before you can officially pick your prize. You can do so anything from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm except on designated public holidays.