KUALA LUMPUR: The Sports Toto Supreme 6/58 jackpot is expected to exceed RM100 million this Saturday, setting a new all-time high.
According to reports by China Press, Sports Toto Berhad chief executive office, Nerine Tan, said that the previous record jackpot was RM97.75 million in 2022.
"The highest jackpot previously was RM97.75 million in 2022. This weekend, we believe the jackpot will surpass RM100 million," she said.
She added that the increasing jackpot amount has led to a surge in ticket purchases over the past two weeks.
"With more people buying tickets, the chances of someone winning are also higher.
"This weekend, a lucky winner may claim this significant prize before Chinese New Year. Winning the jackpot could transform the winner's life, as well as the lives of their family," she said.
As of Jan 15, the jackpot for the Sports Toto Supreme 6/58 Lotto had reached RM94.27 million, making it the second-highest jackpot in the lottery's history.
According to the official Sports Toto app, part of the jackpot was "Partially Won" with a lucky winner claiming RM4,243,466.70 using the EZ-Bet option.
The winning ticket was purchased at a betting outlet in Labuan.