There are many forms of lottery buying in Singapore and Malaysia. In this guide, we’ll be covering topics on 4D (4 digits).

What is 4D?

“4D Game is a simple game of chance. It is simple and easy to play.”

Quote: Magnum 4D

How to strike 4D?

Let’s use an example Draw No. 2724 (Singapore Pools).

For example, I bought:

4636 BIG $1 SMALL $1

6535 BIG $1 SMALL $1

9999 BIG $1 SMALL $1

In this draw, 2 of my numbers won prizes.

4636 won me the starter prize. For starter prizes, every BIG $1, you’ll be paid $250. As for SMALL, you get no winnings. That goes the same for Consolation; SMALL only applies to First, Second and Third prize. (Total winnings: $250)

6535 won me the First prize. For that, I will be paid $2000 for $1 BIG bet and $3000 for $1 SMALL bet. (Total winnings: $2000 + 3000 = $5000) Big money.

Is it easy to strike 4D?

Let me guide you through.

Simple maths. Let’s assume that each number will only open once in a draw.

Chances of winning: 23/10000 * 100% = 0.23%

If you don’t buy: 0%

You have high chances of striking if you buy.

So, conclusion is: Yes, it’s easy to strike.

Tips on buying 4D

1. If you think you’re going bankrupt buying 4D, you’re wrong.
2. 1 week, there’s going to be 3 draws. Assuming there’s 52 weeks a year. 156 draws a year. Just buy $1 (1 set of numbers) each draw, and you’re going to only spend $156. By spending $156 (or less), you have chances of winning up to $2000.
3. If you have a particular set of numbers you buy often, don’t stop buying. Have faith and buy every draw. You can go over to the counter telling the lady you want to buy your set of numbers for 3 draws. (Wed, Sat and Sunday)
4. Dress in your lucky colour when you buy. It helps.

I don’t know what numbers to buy

I know. After reading my post, you’re certain you’ll strike it rich buying 4D. Yes, you will! There are in fact many numbers you can buy.

• Your identity card (NRIC/IC) number. Example for Malaysians: 770103-01-9485. Singaporeans, S7434452X (Did you notice the last 4 digits?)
• Your car plate. SGX8812Z. Again, another set of golden numbers!
• Your address. Stay in HDB flats? #05-94? Or you stay on landed property? 76 Peter George Street. Buy 7676 or 0076 then.
• Your mobile number. Is it 90015857? Another set of numbers that will strike!)
• Your marriage cert number. Don’t you agree your wife is your god of fortune?

Your date of birth, your CPU’s serial number, last night’s dinner’s invoice/receipt number, your favourite book’s ISBN number, your car license id, your credit card numbers, etc. Any set of numbers will strike.

Start buying

Buying is your only chance of striking.

Remember, my advise is to buy for every draw. The key sentence: Any set of numbers will strike.

Finally

Play responsibly.

I received an email from Tatarah regarding refunding processing fees for cancelled auctions when I didn’t even pay a single cent. Can’t they target just those who paid? Oh, maybe this is an email to remind you that Tatarah exists.

Just to share with you how much Tatarah earns per auction.

Nintendo Wii 
Retail:$659.00
#07A000C
Purchased by Member ID: 182E4860
SOLD AT $0.36
Source: Tatarah’s website

I’m unsure how much the processing fees was for this product, but I am certain the fees for an iPod was $1 with the product priced at around $348. So for a product priced at $659, automatically if you know your maths, the processing fees should be around $2, or $1.50.

Now we’ll do alittle maths:

Processing fees (Let’s assume) : $1.50
Number of bidders for the Wii (above) : 634
Total processing fees collected: $951.00 (before tax; I remember reading that processing fees include tax – LOL?)
Total processing fees collected: $884.43 (after tax)
Tatarah earns: $225.43 OR MORE

I’m assuming processing fees was $1.50 and not $2.

I conclude

633 of you lost $2 (better luck next time, yea?). Hey, isn’t this same as buying 4D? Muslims, tell me if it’s right to bet. Uhm, is this considered betting? I’m unsure. I just feel this is just like buying 4D and Toto.

Tatarah earnt $225.43 or more (okay, or less). Way to go.

Have you tried Tatarah? How was the experience? How much processing fees did you pay?