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Magnum 4D Review: licence and rules
In one line: Magnum 4D’s Pool Betting Act licence has been renewed every year since 1969, and tickets are for over-21s only.
Editorial bottom line
Magnum 4D is run by Magnum Corporation Sdn Bhd, founded in 1968 and wholly owned by Magnum Berhad, which is listed on Bursa Malaysia.[10] Its parent’s 2025 annual report says the company holds a licence under section 5 of the Pool Betting Act 1967 for four-digit numbers forecast betting, renewable every year and renewed every year since 1969.[11] No one under 21 may buy a ticket or claim a prize.[8]
Not tested: we bought no tickets and did not check prize payments or service.
Who runs Magnum 4D
Magnum Corporation Sdn Bhd, registration number 196801000676 (8272-D), is a 100% subsidiary of Magnum Berhad.[10][9] Magnum Berhad was called Multi-Purpose Holdings Berhad until 28 June 2013 and has been listed on the Main Market since 11 January 1982, under stock code 3859. It is still listed in its own right, not part of another group.[10][11]
The annual report names the largest shareholders as at 1 April 2026: Casi Management Sdn Bhd with a direct holding of 30.441%, and Tan Sri Dato’ Surin Upatkoon with a deemed interest of 37.206%.[11] Sales run through 485 outlets, operated by eight gaming subsidiaries acting as area agents.[11]
The licence and the law behind it
Section 5 of the Pool Betting Act 1967 lets the Minister, meaning the Minister of Finance, issue a licence for pool betting. Licences last one calendar year and can be renewed.[23] Magnum’s annual report says its licence has been renewed every year since 1969.[11] A yearly renewal is a longer term than the three months on the Genting casino licence, but it is still a licence the government decides on afresh.
Licensing has a local side too. The Ministry of Finance approves gambling licences, and local councils issue the premises licences for outlets.[35] In FY2025, 14 Magnum outlets in Kedah and Perlis were suspended after local councils did not renew their trading licences.[11] In August 2026 the Federal Court rejected Kedah’s leave application over its halt on gambling premises licences.[35]
Games and draws
The games on sale are 4D Classic, 4D Jackpot, 4D Jackpot Gold, mgold and Magnum Life.[9][11] In 4D Classic you pick a number from 0000 to 9999 and play Big, Small or both, from RM1, with 23 prize slots.[9] The company held 165 draws in FY2025, against 164 the year before.[11]
Draws take place in Magnum’s draw auditorium at 111 Jalan Pudu, Kuala Lumpur, which is open to the public, using electromechanical drums. A prize must be claimed within six months less one day.[9] We could not find Magnum’s regular draw days stated on its site or in its annual report, so we do not list them; the site shows the next draw date.
Responsible gaming
Magnum’s responsible gaming page refers anyone who needs help to Gambler Rehab Centre Malaysia, a non-profit, on +6013 336 2933. Its own customer service line is +603 9212 2800.[8] The help page lists GRC alongside the 24-hour national helplines.
What this review cannot tell you
- Whether Magnum restricts sales to non-Muslims: the pages we read state the 21+ rule only. The other licensed operators do state a non-Muslim rule, and the Syariah enactments apply to Muslim buyers regardless.[15][26]
- Regular draw days.
- Anything about prize payment in practice, outlet checks or service, which were not tested.
Check it yourself
Questions readers ask
Is Magnum 4D licensed in Malaysia?
Yes. Magnum Corporation holds a licence under section 5 of the Pool Betting Act 1967 for four-digit numbers forecast betting, renewed every year since 1969.
What is the minimum age to buy Magnum 4D?
Twenty-one. No one under 21 may buy a ticket or claim a prize.
Where are Magnum 4D draws held?
At Magnum’s draw auditorium, 111 Jalan Pudu, Kuala Lumpur, which is open to the public.