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- One year later, on 12 May 2010, five more main balls were added, taking the total from 34 to 39. The jackpot doubled to £500,000 and an extra tier for matching just the Thunderball was introduced. Two days later a premiere with the new rules took place including a.
- The ‘7 Number Draw’ includes the Booster Ball, giving you an extra chance to match one of your numbers, whereas the ‘6 Number Draw’ only includes the six main numbers. You can enter right up to the game’s official start time and can either choose your own numbers or opt for a Lucky Dip.
- Prizes
To win a prize in the UK Lotto, you must match the numbers on your ticket with those drawn in the lottery. You pick six numbers from a choice of 59 and must match at least two of them to win a prize. Anyone who matches all six will win the jackpot.
The jackpot starts at £2 million on a Wednesday and £3.8 million on a Saturday. It can roll over a maximum of five times in a row before it must be won. If there are still no Match 6 winners after the fifth consecutive rollover, the jackpot funds will be split between players in all the other prize tiers.
UK Lotto Prize Tier and Odds of Winning
If you match two main numbers you will receive a free Lotto Lucky Dip, while there are fixed prizes of £30, £140 and £1,750 available for matching three, four, or five main numbers.
A Bonus Ball is taken from the same pool of numbers after the six main balls have been dispensed. If you match five of the main numbers plus this Bonus Ball, you will win £1 million.
The table below shows the prizes on offer and the odds of winning each one:
| Numbers to Match | Odds of Winning | Prize Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Numbers (jackpot) | 1 in 45,057,474 | Jackpot |
| 5 Numbers + Bonus Ball | 1 in 7,509,579 | £1,000,000 (fixed) |
| 5 Numbers | 1 in 144,415 | £ 1,750 (fixed) |
| 4 Numbers | 1 in 2,180 | £140 (fixed) |
| 3 Numbers | 1 in 97 | £30 (fixed) |
| 2 Numbers | 1 in 10.3 | Free Lotto Lucky Dip (fixed) |
| Odds of winning any UK Lotto prize are approximately 1 in 9.3. | ||
The following table shows how the jackpot funds will be split between the other prize tiers if there are no Match 6 winners in a ‘Must Be Won’ draw. Match 2 winners receive a free Lucky Dip and a £5 cash prize, and the money needed to pay this cash prize out is taken from the rolled down jackpot before the remaining funds are split according to the percentages in the table.
| Prize Tier | Percentage of Jackpot |
|---|---|
| Match 5 + Bonus | 3% |
| Match 5 | 5% |
| Match 4 | 7% |
| Match 3 | 85% |
A jackpot cap had previously been in place before the rollover limit was introduced in November 2018. The biggest UK Lotto win to date came on 9th January 2016, when two winning tickets shared a £66,070,646 jackpot. Each player received just over £33 million. Over a month later, a single participant won an amazing £32.5 million on Saturday 13th February.
Prizes are tax-free for UK residents, although anyone playing from overseas is advised to check with financial experts in order to work out whether a UK Lotto win will bring them any tax implications in their own country.
Are the 49’s results live?
Yes, as soon as the official numbers have been confirmed then our results update. Please note that although the draw takes place at 12:49 and 16:49 the results sometimes won’t be confirmed for 10 - 15 minutes.
Are Bet49s.com responsible for the draw?
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Can I watch the 49’s draw live?
Unfortunately you can’t watch the 49’s draw live online. The only way to watch the draw live is in a bookmaker shop. Check with your local Betfred, Coral or William Hill if they show it.
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Are the results the same for all bookmakers?
Yes. The 49’s lottery is especially created to be bet on in multiple bookmakers. You can currently bet on the 49's at Betfred, Bet365, Boyle Sports, Ladbrokes, William Hill, Coral and Paddy Power. You have the same probability of winning in any bookmaker, however, the odds (payout) varies depending where you bet. Check our odds comparison table to see who has the best odds.
My bookmaker doesn’t show 49’s results
Most bookmakers don’t list the 49’s results on their own websites. We display the results, however, we always recommend double checking with the official provider - https://49s.co.uk/
How do I know if I’ve won?
With lottery betting you select the number of balls you want to play before you place your bet. For example, choosing 3 balls is the most common option on the 49’s lotto. If you select three balls, these three balls simply need to be included in the six balls drawn - or seven balls if you bet With the Bonus. Read our How To Bet On The 49’s Lotto guide for more information.
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I never win, how do I know 49’s isn’t just a scam?
49’s Ltd has been registered in the UK since 1996. All of the bookmakers featured on bet49s.com have UK gambling licenses that means the companies are subject to strict auditing. Plus, there have been some very large, high profile winners of the 49’s over the years See winners section.