3D: first 3 or last 3
The draw is still 4-digit numbers. A 3D bet picks which end to match: with a 1st prize of 1234, 234 wins on the last 3 and 123 wins on the first 3.
3D can be played NOR, REV, BOX or iBOX, with the same permutation rules as 4D.
2D: last 2 only
2D looks at the last 2 digits only: with a 1st prize of 1234, the number 34 wins the 1st prize. 2D is NOR only; just enter the amount.
Payout per RM1 (main pools)
| Prize | 3A–3E | 3N | 2A–2E | 2N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 840 | 280 | 75 | 25 |
| 2nd | 840 | 280 | 75 | 25 |
| 3rd | 840 | 280 | 75 | 25 |
| Special | 84 | — | 7.5 | — |
| Consolation | 84 | — | 7.5 | — |
Pools differ
GD Lotto and 9 Lotto pay differently on 3D and 2D — for example 90 on a 2D 1st prize. See the odds page for every figure.
Worked example: Magnum 1st prize 8243, 28 October 2026
| Bet (RM1) | Number | Pays |
|---|---|---|
| 3A, last three | 243 | RM840 |
| 3A, first three | 824 | RM840 |
| 2A | 43 | RM75 |
At this site's payouts. With last three chosen, 824 does not win; with first three, 243 does not.
Chance of winning (1st prize)
| Bet | Digits matched | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| 3A | 3 | 1 in 1,000 |
| 2A | 2 | 1 in 100 |
Common mistakes
With 3D you choose first three or last three when you bet; the wrong end does not win.
2D only matches the last two digits; there is no first-two option.
FAQ
Is 3D easier to win than 4D?
Matching three digits is ten times as likely, but it pays far less: on STAR4D 3A pays RM840 per RM1 and 4A pays RM8,000.
Can 2D be played as BOX?
No, 2D is NOR only.