49's Lotto Odds

The 49s lunch and teatime lottery was set up for people who love the lotto and can’t wait for the next draw! It was originally only available in bookmakers shops but you can now bet online.

• 6 main balls plus a booster ball are drawn from a selection of 1 – 49. E.g.: 1 6 16 28 32 45 Bonus 22
• Betting without the booster ball (best payout) – you can bet on up to 5 balls appearing from any of the main 6 drawn
• Betting with the bonus ball (slightly lower payout because it’s easier!) – you can bet on up to 5 balls appearing from any of the main 6 drawn or the booster ball

The 49s is drawn twice daily at lunchtime 12:49pm (GMT) and teatime 16:49pm (GMT).

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How does the draw work?
Six numbers and an additional bonus ball (The Booster) are drawn from a pot of balls numbered from 1-49.

When is the 49s Lotto drawn?
The 49's Lotto is drawn twice a day at Lunchtime 12.49 (UK Time) and Teatime 17.49 (UK Time).

What time must I have my bets placed by?
Although it varies with companies, typically you'll need to place your bets at least 15 minutes before the draw.

How many balls do I have to bet on?
It's up to you! You can bet on between 1 and 5 balls being drawn from the main 6 balls or 7 (if you want to include the booster ball and make it easier) This flexibility is one of the reason betting on the lotteries is so popular.

If I bet on a number being drawn and it is drawn as the booster ball - do I win?
You can choose whether you want the booster ball to be included or not. In our odds table above - choose With or Without the Bonus Ball to see the different 49's Lotto odds. The odds/Payout is lower when you choose With the Bonus Ball as it is slightly easier to win.

Is it safe and secure to register, deposit and bet on 49's Lotto?
It is extremely safe as all our featured companies are large, reputable companies with secure data and payment technologies.

Are the 49s Lotto betting companies regulated?
All of the betting companies listed above are fully regulated by the UK Gambling Commission http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk

What is the minimum bet I can make?
This varies bookmaker to bookmaker, for example, Ladbrokes is £0.10 per line whereas William Hill is £0.01 per line. Read our bookmaker reviews to see by bookmaker.

Is it legal to bet on the 49s Lotto?
It is entirely legal to bet on the 49's lotto from any country where lotto betting is permitted. You can see a full list of eligible countries on each bookmakers website. 49's is legal (and popular) in UK, Ireland and South Africa.

Can I bet on the 49s Lotto if I don't live in the UK?
As above - there is no requirement to live in the UK for betting on the lotto. You can bet on the 49’s Lotto from any country where lotto betting is permitted.

How old do I have to be to bet on the 49s Lotto?
All of the bookmakers features require and verify that you are over 18

What is the maximum bet payout on the 49s Lotto?
This varies with different companies. With Betfred it is listed as £150,000 (therefore this is all they are technically obliged to pay out, however we know they have actually paid out more than this).

Who are the presenters of the 49’s Lotto and what are their lucky numbers?
Emma: Ball 14, Gina: Ball 17, Kirstie: Ball 22, Sophie: Ball 9, Tony: Ball 3

What are the 49’s lotto odds and how do they compare between companies?
Our odds tables above tell you what odds/payout you'll get from betting on the 49’s Lotto with all the major regulated betting companies.

What payment methods are accepted for betting on the 49s Lotto?
This varies between companies but most accept: Debit Cards, Neteller, PayPal, Moneybookers, Ukash, Bank Transfer

Do I have to pay taxes on my winnings from betting on the 49s Lotto?
The short and sweet answer is there is no tax at all to pay on either gambling winnings or stakes on the 49’s Lotto in the UK (if you are not based in the UK please check your local jurisdiction).

Why do different companies have different odds?
The larger or smaller odds offered simply represent the profit/margin that the different companies want to make. So Company A offering 110,000/1 on 5 balls has a higher theoretical profit margin compared to Company B offering 150,000/1 i.e. Company B are potentially giving more of the money staked by all their customers, back to the customers in winnings. Company A hope to retain more in profits.

Am I betting on the same Lotto with the different companies?
Yes. E.g.: If it says 49's Lotto, then you’re betting on the official 49's Lotto. The probability of you winning is of course exactly the same, regardless of who you bet with.