If you’re a Singaporean, chances are you’ve heard of 4D and TOTO. They’re popular lottery games that many of us play on a regular basis. But how much do you know about the organization that brought these betting games to the country?

When Singapore Pools was established on 23 May 1968, it was a pragmatic set-up to counter illegal gambling activities. The government knew that a blanket ban would only drive these operations underground, lining the pockets of triads and illegal bookies. Instead, it chose to regulate the industry and channel the surplus from betting back into supporting the community through charitable causes.

Throughout the years, Singapore Pools has evolved to meet the changing demands of its customers. In the age of digital adoption, it’s important for them to keep up with emerging gaming trends while ensuring strict compliance and rigorous governance standards. This is why they’ve embarked on a digitalisation journey to stay relevant and remain effective in stemming leakages to illegal operators while allowing people to gamble responsibly.

In addition to their online platforms, they also offer a wide range of legal gambling options for Singaporeans. From lottery games like Toto and 4D, sports betting, horse racing, and more, Singapore Pools has something for everyone. However, it’s always important to gamble responsibly and within your means.

Singapore Pools has a long history of providing lottery and other gambling products to citizens in Singapore. Founded in 1968, the organisation offers a range of lottery games, including Toto and 4D. In addition to these offerings, they’ve also expanded into online gambling and horse racing.

The organisation is committed to responsible gambling and has been awarded the highest level of international accreditation for its information security management system and integrity controls by the World Lottery Association. They have also won the BCA Green Mark Gold Plus award for their energy efficent data centre.

Recently, Singapore Pools launched iTOTO and Group TOTO, which allow players to share their bets with friends. iTOTO and Group TOTO are both available on their mobile app and website. Additionally, the organisation has also improved the TOTO game by switching to a 6-out-of-49 format.

With its commitment to responsible gambling and continuous innovation, Singapore Pools has earned many accolades over the years. In 2019, it was named a Company of Good – Three Hearts by the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre for its commitment at the national level to corporate social responsibility. It also won the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Award 2024 for embracing a culture of acceptance, respect and empathy for employees.