TOTO: rules of the game and frequently asked questions
How TOTO is played, how the prize tiers work and what this site offers, in brief. Only the operator's official rules are binding.
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Rules of the game
How is TOTO played?
TOTO is the Singapore Pools lottery, drawn every Monday and Thursday at 18:30 local time. Since 7 October 2014, 6 numbers are drawn from 49 plus an additional number. Seven prize groups; Group 1 has a minimum amount and snowballs when not won. Data: Singapore Pools.
How does the Additional number work?
The Additional number is drawn after the winning numbers from the remaining balls; it counts if it is among your own numbers.
Winning
What are the odds of winning?
The chance of the top tier (6 matches (Group 1)) is 1 in 13.983.816; the chance of winning anything is about 1 in 54. All tiers with their exact probability are on the Odds page.