How To Play 49s

Choose Game Type

To begin, decide whether you'd like to play the 6 Ball draw or the 7 Ball draw. In the 7 Ball draw, your numbers are also matched against a seventh ball – the 'Booster' (bonus) Ball – giving you an extra chance to win, though payouts are lower than in the 6 Ball game. You'll also choose whether to enter the Brunchtime, Lunchtime, Drivetime, Teatime draw, or all four.

Pick Numbers

Next, choose your numbers – you can pick anywhere from 1 to 6 numbers per bet, each from between 1 – 49. Picking fewer numbers is easier to match but pays out less; picking more numbers is harder to match but can pay significantly more. The order you choose them in doesn't matter, only whether they come up in the draw.

Select Bet Type

Decide how you want your numbers to count as a win – for example matching any 2, 3 or more of your chosen numbers, or backing them to come up in a specific order for a bigger payout – then set your stake, the amount you're betting. If you're struggling to come up with the right numbers to play, you can always use a Quick Pick option when purchasing your tickets.

Wait For The Draw

Now just sit back and relax! Draws take place four times a day, seven days a week, so you won't be waiting long to find out how you've done. There's nothing more to do once your ticket is bought – your numbers are locked in for that draw. While you wait, visit our Prizes page to see the full payout table: how the odds and prizes change depending on how many numbers you match, whether you've included the Booster Ball, and how your stake affects the size of your winnings.

Check Your Numbers

Once the draw has taken place, results are published within minutes. You can go to the results page to check the drawn numbers against your ticket by hand, or use the ticket checker to find out instantly whether you've won – just enter your ticket details and it'll do the matching for you. It's worth checking every draw you've entered, especially if you're playing more than one a day, so nothing slips through unnoticed.

Claim Your Prizes

If you win, congratulations! The process for claiming your prize and the time limit before it expires will depend on the bookmaker you've played through. Online prizes are typically credited automatically to your online account, but you may need to claim in a store if you played a physical betting slip.