lottery winning rules

A Quick Guide to How to Determine a Winner and Common Terminology

Ways To Win

Odds and examples of winning (odds are based on the probability of winning for a single combination)

Pick5
Odds
Example
Example Winning Combinations

Sum, Big/Small, Odd/Even

1 in 2

big

sum=24-45(inclusive)

Box 120-Way

1 in 833

12345

12345(any order)

Box 60-Way

1 in 1667

12344

12344(any order)

Box 30-Way

1 in 3333

12233

12233(any order)

Box 20-Way

1 in 5000

12333

12333(any order)

Box 10-Way

1 in 10000

11222

11222(any order)

Box 5-Way

1 in 20000

12222

12222(any order)

Front4/Back4

Straight①

1 in 10000

1234

1234

Straight②

1 in 10000

1234

1234

COMBO

1 in 10000/1 in1000/1 in 100/1 in 10

1234

1234 234 34 4

Box 24-Way

1 in 417

1234

1234(any order)

Box 12-Way

1 in 833

1233

1233(any order)

Box 6-Way

1 in 1667

1122

1122(any order)

Box 4-Way

1 in 2500

1112

1112(any order)

Front3/Mid3/Back3/Any3

Straight①

1 in 1000

123

123

Straight②

1 in 1000

123

123

COMBO

1 in 1000/ 1 in 100/ 1 in 10

123

123 23 3

Box

1 in 167/1 in333

122/123

122 123(any order)

Cover

1 in 1000

9

9xy 99y(any order)y ≠ 9

Box 6-Way

1 in 167

123

123 132 213 231 312 321

Box 3-Way

1 in 333

12

112 121 211 221 212 122

Sum

1 in 1000

1

001 010 100

Span

1 in 1000

9

009 090 900 099 909 990

Front2/Back2/Any2

Straight①

1 in 100

12

12

Straight②

1 in 100

12

12

Cover

1 in 100

1

1x(any order)x ≠ 1

Sum

1 in 100

1

01 10

Span

1 in 100

9

09 90

Dragon/Tiger

1 in 2.22

Dragon

Front > Back

Tie

1 in 10

Tie

Front =Back

Any1

Any1

1 in 10

1

1

Cost per play = Numbers X Wager X Multiplier (Example: 2 numbers X $1 per number X 2 multiplier = $4)

Pick5 has a total of 46 possible combinations for the sum of the numbers, ranging from 0 to 45.

Big=24-45(inclusive)

Small=0-23(inclusive)

Odd=1.3.5.7.9.11.13.15.17.19.21.23.25.27.29.31.33.35.37.39.41.43.45.

Even=0.2.4.6.8.10.12.14.16.18.20.22.24.26.28.30.32.34.36.38.40.42.44.

Bet positions: Pair bet means you can choose to bet on the first4,back4, front3, mid3, back3, front2, back2, Any1, Any2, Any3, Pick 5.

bet steps

Select bet position - Determine piay type - Choose numbers - Determine bet amount for each combination - Select multiplier - Confirm payment. Complete the betting process.

Cost per play = Numbers X Wager X Multiplier (Example: 2 numbers X $1 per number X 2 multiplier = $4)

Purchase the lottery ticket before the sales deadline and complete the payment confirmation. The cost of each game is ultimately determined by selecting the number of number combinations, the bet amount for each combination, and the multiplier - these three factors.

Bet positions

Bet positions
To Win Match
Position

Front4

First four numbers in exact order

#1,#2,#3,#4,X

Back4

Last four numbers in exact order

X,#2,#3,#4,#5

Front3

First three numbers in exact order

#1,#2,#3,X,X

Mid3

Middle three numbers in exact order

X,#2,#3,#4,X

Back3

Last three numbers in exact order

X,X,#3,#4,#5

Front2

First two numbers in exact order

#1,#2,X,X,X

Back2

Last two numbers in exact order

X,X,X,#4,#5

Any1

Exact order for any single number.

Any one.

Any2

Exact order for any two numbers.

Any two

Any3

Exact order for any three numbers.

Any three

Pick5

All five numbers are arranged in exact order.

#1,#2,#3,#4,#5

#1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 represent the position information of the winning numbers from left to right, which correspond to the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth digits, respectively.

Play Type

Pick5

Sum-Big/Small

Choose the sum range, either Big (23-45) or Small (0-22), and win if the sum of the winning numbers matches the selected range

Payout ratio = 2 ÷1

Sum-Odd/Even

Choose the odd/even nature of the sum, and win if the sum of the winning numbers matches the odd/even nature you selected

Payout ratio = 2 ÷1

Box 120-Way

Select 5 or more numbers as your betting combination. If the winning numbers match your combination, you win.

Payout ratio = 833 ÷ (Bet number combinations' quantity)

BOX 60-Way

Select one pair of numbers and three single numbers to form your bet. If the winning numbers match your bet, you win.

Payout ratio = 1667 ÷ (Bet number combinations' quantity)

BOX 30-Way

Select two pairs of identical numbers and one single number to form your combination. If the winning numbers match your combination, you win.

Payout ratio = 3333 ÷ (Bet number combinations' quantity)

BOX 20-Way

Choose one triple number and two single numbers to form your combination. If the winning numbers match your combination, you win.

Payout ratio = 5000÷ (Bet number combinations' quantity)

BOX 10-Way

Select a triple number and a double number to form your bet. If the winning numbers match your bet numbers, then you win.

Payout ratio =10000 ÷ (Bet number combinations' quantity)

BOX 5-Way

Choose one quadruple number and one single number to form your combination. If the winning numbers match your combination, you win.

Payout ratio =20000 ÷ (Bet number combinations' quantity)

Front 4/Back 4

Straight①

Choose one or more numbers from each column to form your bet. If the winning lottery numbers match your bet numbers, you win.

Payout ratio =10000 ÷ (Bet number combinations' quantity)

Straight②

Enter one or more four-digit numbers. If the lottery number matches your scheme number, you win.

Payout ratio =10000 ÷ (Bet number combinations' quantity)

COMBO

Choose one number for each of the four positions to create four combinations.

BOX 24-Way

Choose four or more numbers to form your scheme, and if the lottery number is the same as your scheme number, then you win.

Payout ratio =417 ÷ (Bet number combinations' quantity)

BOX 12-Way

Select one pair number and two single numbers to form your combination. If the winning numbers match your combination, you win.

Payout ratio = 833 ÷ (Bet number combinations' quantity)

BOX 6-Way

Select two pairs of numbers to form your combination. If the winning numbers match your combination, you win.

Payout ratio = 1667 ÷ (Bet number combinations' quantity)

BOX 4-Way

Choose one triplet and one single number to form your scheme, and if the winning numbers match your scheme numbers, you win.

Payout ratio = 2500 ÷ (Bet number combinations' quantity)

Front 3/Middle 3/Back 3/Any3

Straight ①

Choose one or more numbers from each column to form your bet. If the winning lottery numbers match your bet numbers, you win.

Payout ratio = 1000 ÷ (Bet number combinations' quantity)

Straight ②

Enter one or more three-digit numbers. If the lottery number matches your scheme number, you win.

Payout ratio = 1000 ÷ (Bet number combinations' quantity)

COMBO

Choose one number for each of the 3 positions to make 3 bets.

Box

Manually enter one or multiple three-digit numbers for betting. Win if the winning numbers match in any order.

Cover

You need to choose a number from 0 to 9. If the selected number appears in the winning numbers in any position, you win.

BOX 6-way

Choose three or more numbers from 0 to 9(inclusive). and if any of the numbers you've chosen match the three drawn numbers in any order, you win a prize.

Payout ratio = 167 ÷ (Bet number combinations' quantity)

BOX 3-way

Select two or more numbers from 0 to 9(inclusive). if the chosen numbers match the three drawn numbers in any order, you win a prize.

Payout ratio = 333 ÷ (Bet number combinations' quantity)

Sum

Choose one or more numbers from 0-27, if the sum of the winning numbers matches the sum of your chosen numbers, you win.

Payout ratio = 1000 ÷ (Bet number combinations' quantity)

Span

Choose one or more numbers from 0 to 9. If the difference between the highest and lowest winning numbers matches the range of numbers you have chosen, you win.

Payout ratio = 1000 ÷ (Bet number combinations' quantity)

Front 2/Back 2/Any2

Straight ①

Choose one or more numbers from each column to form your bet. If the winning lottery numbers match your bet numbers, you win.

Payout ratio = 100 ÷ (Bet number combinations' quantity)

Straight ②

Enter one or more two-digit numbers. If the lottery number matches your scheme number, you win.

Payout ratio = 100 ÷ (Bet number combinations' quantity)

Dragon. Tiger. Tie

Dragon : #1 is greater than #2. or #2 is greater than #3. Tiger : #1 is less than #2.or#2is less than #3. Tie : #1 is equal to #2or#2 is equal to #3

"Dragon" payout ratio =100➗45

"Tie" payout ratio = 100➗10

"Tiger" payout ratio = 100➗45

Cover

You need to choose a number from 0 to 9. If the selected number appears in the winning numbers in any position, you win.

Sum

Select one or more numbers from 0-18. If the sum of the winning numbers matches your scheme number, you win.

Payout ratio = 100 ÷ (Bet number combinations' quantity)

Span

Choose one or more numbers from 0 to 9. If the difference between the highest and lowest winning numbers matches the range of numbers you have chosen, you win.

Payout ratio = 100 ÷ (Bet number combinations' quantity)

Any 1

Any1

Please select one or more positions first, and then select one or more numbers from 0-9 (inclusive). If the drawn numbers match the positions and numbers you have selected, you will win a prize.

Payout ratio = 10 ÷ (Bet number combinations' quantity)

The quantity of bet number combinations is related to your chances of winning. If you bet on more number combinations, your chances of winning will be higher, but the payout will be lower. Conversely, if you bet on fewer number combinations, your chances of winning will be lower, but the payout will be higher. It's important to consider the balance between potential winnings and the amount you are willing to bet when deciding on the number combinations to choose.

Max Win: The Lottery Game is still in beta.

Payout ratio is greater than or equal to 100, the maximum prize is $1,000.

Payout ratio is less than 100, the maximum prize is $5,000.

Common Terminology

On the Popular platform, you will encounter transaction-specific language. From time to time, other users and information about Popular or other prediction markets may be used interchangeably.

Odds

The probability of winning the game.

Payout Ratio

The payout ratio of a lottery game is determined by dividing the odds of winning by the total number of possible combinations of the selected numbers. Popular lottery games allow multiple selections and have no restrictions on the number of combinations, so the payout ratio is determined by the game and the number of selected number combinations.

Dragon Tiger Tie

Dragon Tiger is a game of two-number PK. From left to right, if the number in the front position is greater than the number in the back position, it is called 'Dragon.' If the number in the front position is less than the number in the back position, it is called 'Tiger.' If the two numbers are the same, it is called 'Tie'.

Any3

Choose three or more positions, and the system will automatically generate one or more bets for you.

Any2

Choose 2 or more positions and the system will automatically generate one or more bets for you.

Any1

Choose 1 or more positions and the system will automatically generate one or more bets for you.

Straight ①

Selected numbers must match winning numbers in the exact order.Select one or more numbers on each line, and the system will automatically generate multiple betting options for you.

Straight ②

Selected numbers must match winning numbers in the exact order.Enter number combinations manually, and you can input multiple combinations.

BOX

Selected numbers may match winning numbers in any order.

Sum

"Sum," refers to the total of the numbers.players win if the sum of their chosen numbers matches the sum of the drawn numbers.

Span

"Span," refers to the difference between the largest and smallest numbers in the winning lottery numbers.

Cover

Select one number, and win if the chosen number appears in any position of the winning numbers.Ticket cost is determined by play amount and number of combinations.

COMBO

The betting combination is 5+6+7+8. The combination includes the following 4 bets: 5678, 678, 78, and 8.

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