When we display odds on CompareTheLotto.com, there are often tabs that allow you to select ‘With Bonus Ball’ or ‘Without Bonus Ball’. You will also see these phrases when placing your bet.
Read on to see our explanation of what each of these mean:
For our examples, we are using 49's Lotto (1 - 49 numbers) as this is one of the most popular for lottery betting in the UK and Ireland. Ball numbers vary by Lottery but the same selection choices (with bonus/without bonus) apply.
‘Without Bonus’
- You select 1-5 balls
- You select from one range of 1-49 numbers
- Your chosen numbers must appear in the results without the bonus ball:
‘With Bonus’
- You select 1-5 balls
- You select from one range of 1-49 numbers
- Your chosen numbers must appear in the results including the bonus ball: