How to Play 49’s

With two exciting draws each day, 49’s gives players the chance to win fantastic prizes based on their chosen stake. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to play 49’s and maximize your winning potential.

1. Understand the Basics of 49’s

Before playing, it’s essential to grasp some key aspects of 49’s, such as the odds of winning.

2. Decide on a Playing Strategy for 49’s

Although 49’s is a game of chance, many players choose to follow a strategy to improve their odds or enhance their enjoyment of the game. Various strategies can be considered, from consistently selecting the same numbers to joining a syndicate.

Learn more about how to plan your play and develop your personal strategy on our strategies and tips page.

3. Know the Draw Frequency and Time of 49’s

49’s draws take place everyday at lunchtime (12:59) and teatime (17:49). It’s important to be aware of the draw frequency and schedule to ensure you don’t miss any draws and can plan your bets efficiently.

4. Discover the Cost and Where to Buy Your 49’s Tickets

The cost of a single entry is determined by your chosen stake, and the prizes will be proportional to that stake. Remember that tickets for the 49’s lottery can be purchased exclusively online from any authorised bookmaker.

5. Select Your 49’s Numbers

In this game, you can select numbers from a range of 1 to 49. You need to decide how many draw balls you want to match, with options ranging from one up to a maximum of six. You can participate in either the 6-number or 7-number draw, which includes a booster ball to enhance your chances of winning. Different odds and payouts apply based on the number of draw balls you select and the type of draw you choose. To win a prize, players must match all the numbers they have picked.

If you prefer to leave the selection of numbers to chance, you can use our 49’s generator. This tool provides you with completely random combinations for your bets.

6. Wait for the Draw and Check Your Numbers

Once you have your bet placed, all that’s left is to wait for the draw. Keep your tickets safe and check the 49’s results to ensure you don’t miss any winnings. If you prefer, you can use our online 49’s results checker: enter your numbers, and we’ll tell you instantly if you’ve won.

7. Claim Your Winnings

If you’re one of the lucky winners, congratulations! Please note that the rules for claiming your winnings may vary depending on the bookmaker where you placed your bet. Be sure to check the specific claiming procedures with your bookmaker.