The future of SportsToto and its current outlook

As an avid Toto Lottery patron, one must keep an eye out for news regarding the management of SportsToto as a whole. It is vital in deciding where to place one’s money as some loyal fans will stay true to specific brands of lotteries and games of chances in Malaysia. These lottery participants tend to make these decisions without ever considering the fact that their favourite brands could one day become obsolete or simply have lesser branches in their vicinity. Earlier this year in February, it was reported that SportsToto’s sales were improving and growing closer to pre-pandemic figures. Affin Hwang predicted on an annual basis the lottery powerhouse can expect a growth of over 25% year-on-year (YOY). The increase in sales was stated to last until the ending of next year. It was also mentioned that the most recently implemented changes such as reduction of special draws to eight times per year instead of the usual 22 times and the termination of number forecast operators in the state of Kedah negatively impacted the company.

With that being said, in May of 2023, a mere 3 months later, Maybank weighed in on the outlook of SportsToto and had opposing sentiments. The rationale behind their opinion was that the possible change in governments for the states Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, and Penang will lower earning predictions by 52%. A large portion of Sports Toto Bhd’s number forecast operators are currently located in those three states and they represent more than 30% of SportsToto’s total forecast operators in Malaysia. SportsToto earnings could still plummet by 33 per cent even if only the Selangor government changed hands and the rest remained constant. It was estimated that the sales of SportsToto's number forecast operators, draws, and outlet will plateau at 80% of figures from before Covid.

Usual patrons of the Toto lottery would fall back on and prefer to rely on their favourite or “lucky numbers”. An individual’s favourite number and their logic for choosing them are subjective. Some individuals prefer to choose popular angel numbers as their favourite numbers to bring them prosperity. Angel numbers are repetitive figures such as 5555 or 777. Other methods of choosing auspicious numbers for the lottery include going with the flow and betting on numbers that can be found in one's immediate environment.

Most lucky patrons of the lottery will tend to spend their winnings on charity if they have no immediate dependents. The lottery players who have debts on the other hand would most likely clear them before putting the remaining earnings into investment opportunities. As a rule, lottery prizes in Malaysia are not taxed but profits from investing them will be taxed. Some winners are seen using the money to upgrade their current housing or putting it in an account for their children’s future education. There are also other types of Toto Jackpot lottery games that one can participate in such as the EZ-Bet System 15 where one can make smaller bets and get more numbers in the game. This is attractive as the lower cost to entry yields higher chances of earning a prize. Despite one's winnings being divided more into smaller parts, the prize at the end of the lottery is still pretty sizable. With that being said, the chances of winning are low and if it is not within one's means, then they should not participate even with the cheap entry fee as the odds of winning a sizable prize is slim. Gambling should be taken lightly and not be used as a way of getting satisfaction that leads to the detriment of one's financial health.

Toto Jackpot is a slightly more upgraded version of the usual Toto lottery. Here, one must pick 4 figures with each going up to 50 and a bonus number but the second digit should only go up until 9. The jackpot is only given to players who accurately guess five numerals. The results for this game are announced on weekend days and during the middle of the work week. While the game does have a low cost of entry at two ringgit, patrons can invest more money in their lottery round to better their chances.

This lottery game is an adaptation from the popular and usual 4D lottery game of chance. Most patrons may choose to purchase lottery stubs at credible or legitimate retailers nearest to them. Others prefer to use either a third-party seller or online methods. The results may be monitored using the lottery company’s app, in person at the retail outlets, or using the booths provided at the retail stores. The lottery ticket stubs condition must be excellent condition to be used as a legible proof of winnings. These rules have caused certain individuals to lose out on their winnings due to torn or damaged tickets. It is also important to note that if a lottery patron wins a large sum amounting to millions but they reside outside of the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, they would have to bear the costs for their own flights to commute into the city to collect their winnings in Kuala Lumpur.

Links: https://www.nst.com.my/business/2023/02/879611/sports-toto-see-mild-growth-lotto-ops?utm_source=nst&utm_medium=relatedarticles
https://www.nst.com.my/business/2023/05/909908/maybank-ib-sports-totos-earnings-may-reduce-change-selangor-penang-negeri

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