Singapore’s Toto fever is heating up again, with the upcoming Thursday, Jul. 17, 2025 draw offering a jaw-dropping S$10 million jackpot — and netizens are already dreaming of what they’d do if they struck gold.
According to The Straits Times, the prize pool has snowballed after there were no Group 1 winners for three consecutive draws on Jul. 7, 10, and 14. Under Singapore Pools’ rules, this triggers what’s known as a cascade draw, where the jackpot must be won — or, if there are still no top-tier winners, it will roll down to the next prize group, typically Group 2.
Seventh Time This Year the Jackpot Hits S$10 Million
This is no ordinary event. The Jul. 17 draw marks the seventh time in 2025 that the Toto jackpot has hit or crossed the S$10 million mark — a figure many punters consider their magic number.
The previous massive draws took place on:
- Jan. 3
- Jan. 24
- Feb. 7
- Mar. 6
- Apr. 28
- Jun. 19
The Jun. 19 draw was especially memorable, with one lucky winner walking away with S$12.32 million in Group 1 winnings — one of the largest solo wins in recent memory.
May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favour
While the chances of winning Group 1 are famously slim — a 1 in 13,983,816 shot — that hasn’t stopped hopeful Singaporeans from queuing up at their favourite betting outlets or logging in online to place their bets. The excitement is palpable, and coffee shop conversations are abuzz with theories, lucky numbers, and past near-misses.
Online, netizens have begun sharing their “sure-win” strategies, lucky outlets, and tales of almost winning big. Many are already planning group buys with colleagues or friends to increase their odds — or at least soften the blow if the winning ticket belongs to someone at the same office.
What Happens If No One Wins Group 1?
In the rare event that no one matches all six winning numbers on Thursday, the S$10 million jackpot will be split among Group 2 winners — those who get five numbers plus the additional number. These roll-down moments have, in the past, created multiple overnight millionaires across the island.
With such a high payout on the line, the Jul. 17 Toto draw is set to be one of the most closely watched in recent years — and judging by the buzz online, Singaporeans are ready to try their luck once more.
Whether it’s picking birthdays, car plates, or even house unit numbers, everyone’s got their own method. But only time will tell whose ticket — if any — will unlock that elusive eight-digit jackpot.