Big: all 23 numbers count
Each draw produces one 1st, one 2nd and one 3rd prize, plus 10 Special and 10 Consolation numbers — 23 in total. A Big bet wins if your number appears in any of them.
Small: top three only
Small only counts the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes; Special and Consolation pay nothing. The narrower range is why Small pays more per RM1.
Payout per RM1
For Magnum, Da Ma Cai, Sports Toto and the other main pools:
| Prize | Big | Small |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3,500 | 5,000 |
| 2nd | 1,200 | 2,400 |
| 3rd | 600 | 1,200 |
| Special | 250 | — |
| Consolation | 80 | — |
Which to pick
Pick Big for more chances, Small for a bigger payout. Many players put a little on both for the same number. Full odds and a calculator are on the odds page.
Worked example: Magnum, 28 October 2026
That draw's 1st prize was 8243, 7092 was among the Specials and 2912 among the Consolations. RM1 on each:
| Number | Drawn as | Big pays | Small pays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8243 | 1st prize | RM3,500 | RM5,000 |
| 7092 | Special | RM250 | Nothing |
| 2912 | Consolation | RM80 | Nothing |
At this site's payouts.
Chance of winning (per draw, per number)
| Bet | Numbers covered | Chance | On average once every |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big | 23 | 23 in 10,000 | about 435 draws |
| Small | 3 | 3 in 10,000 | about 3,333 draws |
At three draws a week, Big wins about once every 2 years 9 months and Small about once every 21 years.
Common mistakes
Small does not cover Special or Consolation: a number drawn as a Special pays nothing on Small.
"Big" means more numbers count, not a bigger payout; for 1st prize, Small actually pays more.
FAQ
How much does 4D 1st prize pay?
Per RM1, STAR4D pays RM3,500 on Big and RM5,000 on Small; official Magnum, Da Ma Cai and Sports Toto outlets pay RM2,500 and RM3,500.
Can I buy Big and Small on the same number?
Yes. They are separate bets paid separately: a 1st prize pays both, a Special or Consolation pays only Big.