UK 49's Lunchtime Results
About UK 49's
UK 49s is a numbers game operated by 49's Limited, licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission. Six main numbers plus one Booster Ball are drawn from a pool of 1 to 49 in every game. Unlike traditional lotteries, UK 49s is bookmaker-based: there is no fixed ticket price and no central prize pool. Players place a bet of their choosing with a licensed bookmaker and select how many numbers (1 to 5) they want to match.
There are four draws every day, giving South African players multiple betting opportunities:
| Draw | UK Time | SAST (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Brunchtime | 11:49 | 12:49 – 13:49 |
| Lunchtime | 12:49 | 13:49 – 14:49 |
| Drivetime | 16:49 | 17:49 – 18:49 |
| Teatime | 17:49 | 18:49 – 19:49 |
SAST is 1 hour ahead of UK (BST, summer) and 2 hours ahead of UK (GMT, winter).
How UK 49's Prizes Work
Because UK 49s is a bookmaker game, there is no fixed prize table. Your payout depends on three things:
- Your stake: you choose how much to bet (e.g. R5, R10, R50).
- How many numbers you pick: choosing 1 number pays better odds than choosing 5, because it is harder to achieve a perfect match with fewer numbers selected but each bookmaker sets their own odds schedule.
- 6-ball or 7-ball draw: in the 7-ball draw the Booster Ball is included as a seventh number, which improves your chances of a match, so bookmakers offer lower odds than for the 6-ball draw.
Each licensed South African bookmaker (Hollywoodbets, Supabets, Betway, etc.) publishes its own odds schedule and maximum payout limits. There is no jackpot in the traditional sense: the maximum amount you can win is your stake multiplied by the applicable odds, up to the bookmaker's payout cap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is UK 49s?
UK 49s is a daily numbers game operated by 49's Limited in the United Kingdom. Six numbers and one Booster Ball are drawn from 1 to 49, four times per day. South African players can bet on the outcome through licensed local bookmakers.
Can South Africans play UK 49s?
Yes. South Africans can place bets on UK 49s results through licensed South African bookmakers. You are not buying a lottery ticket but wagering on which numbers will be drawn.
What is the Booster Ball?
The Booster Ball is a seventh number drawn after the six main numbers. It can be any number from 1 to 49, including numbers already drawn as main balls. In the 7-ball draw, the Booster Ball is treated as an additional number you can match.
Who regulates UK 49s?
UK 49s is regulated by the UK Gambling Commission. South African bookmakers who offer UK 49s betting are regulated by the relevant South African provincial gambling boards.