There are 3 license 4D gaming operators in Peninsular Malaysia. These companies are referred as Number Forecast Operators and they are strictly governed by Bank Negera. These NFO are commonly known as Magnum, Sports TOTO and Damacai.
Magnum
Magnum 4D is managed by Magnum Corporation Sdn Bhd, which was earlier listed in Malaysia Stock Market, but was later de-listed following it privatization exercise. Magnum 4D is a well-established brand and considered a market leader in the number forecast betting games, because it was the first in Malaysia to be granted the gaming license in 1969.
Magnum has since the earlier day dominated the 4D number betting since it is the sole operator and this number betting game is simple to play. Magnum greatest challenge those days was the unlicensed, underground operators. This is mainly due to the lack of transportation in past decades where people living in rural area having difficulty traveling to Magnum outlets, as well as villagers preferring to trust their friend with their bet. These illegal underground operators remain a threat till today and affect all 3 NFOs.
The recent introduction of Magnum Jackpot in 2009 is the latest game offered by Magnum which promise player a chance to jackpot winning of millions ringgit. This new 4D jackpot is an extension of the classic 4D game and was well received and successfully attracted many players to bet with Magnum. The 4D jackpot is seen as an effort to draw punters from these underground operators as it promise a much higher payout of millions which these underground operators cannot provide.
To know more about Magnum, visit their official site at: www.magnum4d.com.my
Damacai
Damacai, owned by Pan Malaysian Pools is also a license operator for the big Sweep lottery program in Malaysia. Damacai was earlier well-known for its 3D game before introducing the 1+3D game to fight for its market share. It now offers 6D to counter Magnum and Sports TOTO 4D jackpot game.
Pan Malaysian Pools was previously controlled by Tanjang plc, which belongs to Malaysia Tycoon T Ananda Krishnan. A decision to disposed off Pan Malaysian Pools was made in 2011 to make Tanjong plc syariah-compliant, allowing it to tap the Middle east market in expanding it power-generation business. This resulted in Damacai's gaming business being acquired by a new entity known as Jana Pendidikan Malaysia Sdn Bhd ("JPM") which pledged to channel all profits from Damacai to a fund known as Community Chest.
The Community Chest was established to promote and support education for the sole benefit of the Malaysian community. It focuses on funding learning institutions in Malaysia which are not-for-profit and which require financial assistance due to insufficient funding and/or aid from the community or the government, and can provide scholarships to help exceptional and financially needy Malaysian students gain access to quality education.
With this re-organisation, Damacai has transformed from a profit oriented company to a Non-profit organization to promote and support education solely for the benefit of the Malaysian community.
To know more about Damacai, visit their official site at: www.damacai.com.my
Sports TOTO
Sports TOTO today is managed by Berjaya Sports TOTO Berhad, which is listed in the main board of Malaysia Stock market. Sports TOTO was initially incorporated by the Malaysia government in 1969 under a government initiative to raise fund for sports, youth and cultural activities through TOTO betting business. It was later acquired by Berjaya and its founder Tycoon Tan Sri Vincent Tan.
Sports TOTO was well known for its TOTO game such as TOTO 6/58, 6/55 and 6/52. Nevertheless, Sports TOTO too offers 4D, 5D and 6D games, making Sports TOTO the largest NFO in Malaysia in terms of outlets numbers and gaming products. In June 2011, Sports TOTO introduced a variant to the traditional TOTO 4-Digit game with an inclusion of a Jackpot feature. Marketed under the name of Toto 4D Jackpot, the game offers a minimum upfront amount of RM2 million for Jackpot 1 whereas Jackpot 2 has a minimum guaranteed amount of RM100,000.
The Community Chest was established to promote and support education for the sole benefit of the Malaysian community. It focuses on funding learning institutions in Malaysia which are not-for-profit and which require financial assistance due to insufficient funding and/or aid from the community or the government, and can provide scholarships to help exceptional and financially needy Malaysian students gain access to quality education.
With this re-organisation, Damacai has transformed from a profit oriented company to a Non-profit organization to promote and support education solely for the benefit of the Malaysian community.
To know more about Sports TOTO, visit their official site at: www.sportstoto.com.my