Nifty Fifty Odds

The Nifty Fifty is a numbers game that is exclusively offered by Betfred. The aim of the Nifty 50 is to become the ultimate numbers bettors choice - the draw happens more frequently than all other bookmaker lotteries and features some excellent odds - currently 800/1* for 3 balls and a whopping £5M* for 6 balls.

Launched by Betfred in May 2020, available in all Betfred bookmakers across the country and online via Betfred.com. All draws are shown live.

• 6 main balls plus a bonus ball are drawn from a selection of 1 - 50
• You can bet on 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 balls
• You can choose to bet with or without the bonus ball. If you select ‘with’ the odds are slightly lower as the chance of winning is slightly easier

The Nifty 50 is drawn five times daily - 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 14:30, 18:30. All of the draws can be watched live either in Betfred shops or online at Betfred.com.

How does the draw work?
6 main balls plus a bonus ball are drawn from a selection of 1 - 50. Bettors can bet on 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 balls. Bettors decide when placing their bet if they want to bet without the bonus ball (6 ball draw) or with the bonus ball (7 ball draw).

When is The Nifty 50 drawn?
The Nifty 50 is drawn five times daily - 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 14:30, 18:30

What time must I have my bets placed by?
Betfred don’t specify a time that bets must be placed by, however, typically you have to place bets at least 15 minutes before the draw.

How many balls do I have to bet on?
As this is betting on numbers and not buying a ticket (see ways to play for more info) you select the number of balls you want to bet on before the draw. You can chose to bet on 1,2,3,4 or 5 balls. 3 balls is a popular choice as this offers a balance between chance of winning and high returns.

I have bet on 3 balls and matched 2 balls - do I win?
When you bet on numbers you have to select the number of balls beforehand - if you bet on 3 balls you must match 3 balls to win, If you bet on 4 balls, you must match 4 balls to win, etc. If you only match 2 out of 3 you do not win.

If I bet on a number being drawn and it is drawn as the bonus ball - do I win?
When placing your bet you have to select ‘with bonus ball’. If you look at the odds table above the odds are different if you select ‘with’ or ‘without’ bonus ball - that’s because this affects the chance of you winning.

Is it safe and secure to bet on the The Nifty 50?
The Nifty 50 is a numbers game offered by Betfred - Betfred are a large, established bookmaker in the UK. Betfred has to comply with strict compliance set out by the UK Gambling Commission.

Why is it only Betfred that offers The Nifty 50?
The Nifty 50 was developed by Betfred. They may choose to offer this through other bookmakers in the future.

Can I bet on The Nifty 50 if I don’t live in the UK, Ireland or Gibraltar?
Currently, this is not possible.

How old do I have to be to bet on The Nifty 50?
As you are placing a bet with a bookmaker you must be over 18 years old.

What is the minimum bet?
You must enter a minimum total stake of £0.50. You can enter less than £0.50 per line if you have multiple lines.

What is the maximum payout on The Nifty 50?
The maximum pay-out to any one customer, or group/syndicate of customers acting together, is £500,000 GBP on Betfred Lotto, in any one day.

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

Is there a Nifty 50 app?
Although there is not a specific app for betting on the Nifty 50, you can bet on the Nifty 50 through the Betfred Lotto app. Available on iOS/Apple and Android.

Where can I see the Nifty 50 results?
We publish the Nifty 50 results here, however, we would always recommend checking with the official operator - Betfred.