On 1 July 1997, Toto's format was changed once again to a '6 out-of 45' format.
In 1988, the game was changed from a '5 out-of 49' format to a '6 out-of 42' format. On Toto was offered as a computerised on-line game based on a '5 out-of 49' format. The system entry mode is introduced so multiple bets can be made on a single coupon. It allowed the top prize to increase from draw to draw. A manual version of Toto was launched on 9 June 1968.
Toto was established to control widespread illegal gambling in Singapore during the 1960s. The profits from Toto go to the Singapore Totaliser Board (the owner of Singapore Pools) which uses the money for charity and other worthy causes. As of April 2015, it was the second most popular type of gambling activity after 4-Digits. It is held by Singapore Pools, the only legal lottery operator in Singapore. in 1968 and stylised as TOTO) is a legalised form of lottery sold in Singapore, known by different names elsewhere.
