Grand Dragon Lottery (GDL) at Maxim88 — Complete Guide
Grand Dragon Lottery, widely known as GDL, is one of the most popular daily 4D lotteries available at Maxim88 Malaysia. With draws held every single day of the week and competitive prize payouts, GDL has become the preferred lottery choice for Malaysian players who want more frequent action than the twice-weekly domestic lotteries can provide. This guide covers everything you need — draw schedule, full prize structure, all betting options, minimum bets, and how to check results on Maxim88. If you are new to 4D, read our how to play 4D guide first, or visit the Lottery hub to compare all operators including Magnum, Damacai and Sports Toto.
Daily draws · Big & Small bets · MYR 1 minimum · Instant results
What Is Grand Dragon Lottery (GDL)?
Grand Dragon Lottery is a licensed lottery operator based in Cambodia, regulated under the Cambodian Ministry of Economy and Finance. Despite being a Cambodian lottery, GDL has earned a large following among Malaysian players for three key reasons: its daily draw schedule, transparent results system, and a straightforward betting structure identical to the familiar Malaysian 4D format.
Unlike Magnum 4D, Damacai, or Sports Toto which draw only two to three times per week — all covered in our 4D lottery guide — GDL draws every day including weekends and public holidays. This makes it uniquely compelling for players who want consistent lottery participation without waiting multiple days for the next draw opportunity.
At Maxim88, GDL sits under the Lottery section alongside all other available 4D providers. All bets are placed online through your Maxim88 account using MYR, and results are posted directly within the platform shortly after each draw closes at 7:00 PM MYT. For payment method details before your first deposit, see our deposit guide. Players who enjoy instant-result games alongside their lottery play may also be interested in the fast games section, which offers crash games and mines with immediate outcomes.
GDL Draw Schedule
GDL's greatest competitive advantage over other 4D lotteries is its daily draw frequency. Here is the schedule at a glance:
| Draw Days | Draw Time (MYT) | Results Posted | Draws Per Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday to Sunday | 7:00 PM | Within 15 minutes | 7 draws |
This means you can place a new GDL bet and receive results every single day of the year. Winnings for online bets placed through Maxim88 are credited automatically to your account — no manual claiming process is required.
GDL Prize Structure
GDL uses the standard Malaysian 4D prize model with five prize tiers. The payouts below are per MYR 1 staked:
| Prize Tier | Big Bet Payout | Small Bet Payout | Numbers Drawn |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Prize | MYR 2,500 | MYR 3,500 | 1 number |
| 2nd Prize | MYR 1,000 | MYR 2,000 | 1 number |
| 3rd Prize | MYR 500 | MYR 1,000 | 1 number |
| Special Prize | MYR 180 | Not eligible | 10 numbers |
| Consolation Prize | MYR 60 | Not eligible | 10 numbers |
Each draw produces 23 winning numbers in total: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize (one each), plus 10 Special and 10 Consolation prizes. Big bets are eligible for all 23 winning positions. Small bets only qualify for the top three prizes but pay out higher amounts per unit.
GDL Betting Options at Maxim88
Maxim88 offers four main GDL bet types. Understanding each one will help you choose the approach that matches your goals and budget.
Big Bet
The Big bet is the most popular and beginner-friendly option. Your chosen 4-digit number is entered into every prize tier — 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Special, and Consolation. With 23 possible winning numbers per draw, your chances of collecting something are reasonable. The trade-off is that the per-unit payout is lower than a Small bet for the top three prizes.
Big bets are ideal when you want broad coverage and are happy to take a lower payout in exchange for more winning opportunities per draw.
Small Bet
The Small bet narrows your eligibility to only 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes — three winning numbers per draw. In exchange, the payout rates are substantially higher: MYR 3,500 for 1st prize versus MYR 2,500 on a Big bet, for the same MYR 1 stake. Small bets are the right choice when you have a strong conviction about a number and want to maximise your return if it hits in the top three positions.
4D iBox
4D iBox is a systematic bet that automatically covers every unique permutation of your 4-digit number. If you choose 1234, the iBox bet simultaneously covers all arrangements of those four digits. The total number of permutations — and therefore the total cost — depends on how many unique digits appear in your number:
| Digit Pattern | Example | Permutations | Cost at MYR 1 Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| All four digits different | 1234 | 24 | MYR 24 |
| One repeated digit | 1123 | 12 | MYR 12 |
| Two pairs | 1122 | 6 | MYR 6 |
| Three-of-a-kind | 1112 | 4 | MYR 4 |
| Four-of-a-kind | 1111 | 1 | MYR 1 |
When any permutation of your number wins, the prize paid is the standard prize amount divided by the number of permutations. A 1st prize Big win on a 24-permutation iBox returns MYR 2,500 ÷ 24 = approximately MYR 104 per MYR 1 staked. The lower per-unit payout is the cost of dramatically improved winning odds.
4D Roll
4D Roll lets you fix three digits and let the fourth digit cycle through all 10 values (0 through 9). For example, betting 123R covers 1230, 1231, 1232, 1233, 1234, 1235, 1236, 1237, 1238, and 1239 — ten numbers in total. The bet costs ten times your unit stake. If any of those ten numbers appears in the draw, you win the full standard prize for that tier. This option suits players who are confident about three digits but uncertain about the fourth.
Minimum Bet for GDL at Maxim88
The minimum stake for GDL at Maxim88 is MYR 1 per number for Big and Small bets. For iBox bets, the minimum is MYR 1 per base unit — multiply that by the permutation count for the total cost. For Roll bets, the minimum is MYR 1 per unit, making the minimum Roll bet MYR 10 (10 combinations). Maxim88 may apply maximum prize liability limits per draw — consult the current lottery terms in your account for the active limits.
How to Bet on GDL at Maxim88
- Log in to Maxim88. New players can register here in under two minutes.
- Open the Lottery section from the main navigation or homepage.
- Select GDL from the list of available lottery providers.
- Choose your draw. Since GDL is daily, select today's upcoming draw or the next scheduled draw.
- Enter your 4-digit number — any combination from 0000 to 9999.
- Select your bet type — Big, Small, iBox, or Roll.
- Enter your stake amount (minimum MYR 1 for Big/Small).
- Confirm the bet. Your balance is deducted and a bet slip is saved to your account history.
- Check results after 7:00 PM MYT on the draw day in the Lottery results section.
How to Check GDL Results at Maxim88
Results for each GDL draw appear in the Lottery section of your Maxim88 account within approximately 15 minutes of the 7:00 PM MYT draw time. The results board displays all winning numbers for each prize tier: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 10 Special, and 10 Consolation.
If your number matches any winning number in a tier your bet type qualifies for, the prize is automatically credited to your Maxim88 wallet. No manual claims are needed for online bets. You can also review your full bet history under account settings — each entry shows draw date, number, bet type, stake, and outcome.
For independent verification, compare the Maxim88 posted results with official GDL results published through their official channels. This is good practice for transparency.
GDL Betting Tips for Malaysian Players
Start with iBox if you are new to 4D. iBox gives beginners the broadest possible coverage for a specific number, making your first wins more likely even if your exact digits are not in the exact order drawn. For a full explanation of all bet types, see our step-by-step 4D guide for beginners.
Use Small bets on your strongest picks. If you have a number based on a meaningful date, a dream, or other strong intuition, maximise the return with a Small bet. The payoff for 1st Prize Small at MYR 3,500 per MYR 1 is one of the best payout ratios in Malaysian lottery.
Set a daily or weekly lottery budget. Because GDL draws every day, the temptation to bet daily is real. Decide on a firm weekly budget — for example MYR 20 per week — and treat it as entertainment money, not an investment.
Track your results. Keep a simple log of what you bet and what was drawn. Over time this helps you recognise your own betting patterns and manage your activity more responsibly. If you want even faster lottery-style results between GDL draws, Keno at Maxim88 runs instant RNG draws at any time. To get started, our registration guide walks you through the account creation process in under two minutes.
Daily draws every day · Instant auto-payout · MYR 1 minimum stake
Frequently Asked Questions — GDL at Maxim88
Grand Dragon Lottery (GDL) is a licensed Cambodian 4D lottery available at Maxim88 Malaysia. It holds daily draws seven days a week and offers Big, Small, 4D iBox, and 4D Roll betting options. Prize payouts range from MYR 60 Consolation to MYR 3,500 for a 1st Prize Small bet per MYR 1 staked.
GDL draws every day of the week including weekends and public holidays. The draw takes place at 7:00 PM MYT and results are posted on Maxim88 within approximately 15 minutes. This makes GDL the most frequently drawing 4D lottery available on the platform.
The minimum stake for Big and Small GDL bets at Maxim88 is MYR 1 per number. For 4D iBox, the minimum is MYR 1 per base unit multiplied by the number of permutations your chosen number generates. For 4D Roll bets, the minimum is MYR 10 (MYR 1 per unit across 10 combinations).
4D iBox automatically covers all unique permutations of your chosen 4-digit number. For a number with four unique digits like 1234, this means 24 permutations are covered for 24 times your unit stake. The payout per unit is the standard prize divided by permutation count — lower per unit, but significantly better odds of winning.
After logging in, navigate to the Lottery section and select GDL. Results appear within 15 minutes of the 7:00 PM MYT draw. If your bet wins, the prize is credited to your Maxim88 wallet automatically. You can also verify your full bet and win history under your account settings.
Last reviewed: March 2026. Play responsibly. 18+ only. Get help if gambling is affecting you.