UK49sHow To Play
Guide

How to play UK49s.

UK49s is a well-loved lottery game: you pick numbers and hope they match the ones drawn. A draw takes place twice a day, at Lunchtime and at Teatime.

Lunchtime · 12:49 PM Teatime · 5:49 PM

Five simple steps

From choosing your numbers to placing your bet.

01

Pick Your Numbers

Choose from 1 to 5 numbers between 1 and 49. Pick them yourself, or let Quick Pick choose at random for you.

02

Add a Booster Ball

If you like, add one Booster Ball number between 1 and 49 to boost your chances of winning.

03

Set Your Stake

Decide how much to bet. A standard stake is £1, and a bigger stake means a bigger possible win.

04

Choose Your Draw

Play the Lunchtime draw (12:49 PM), the Teatime draw (5:49 PM), or both.

05

Place Your Bet

Send in your bet before the cut-off, which is normally 15 minutes ahead of each draw.

How prizes work

Ways to win

  • Match 1 number+ Booster Ball
  • Match 2 numbers
  • Match 2 numbers+ Booster Ball
  • Match 3 numbers
  • Match 3 numbers+ Booster Ball
  • Match 4 numbers
  • Match 4 numbers+ Booster Ball
  • Match 5 numbers
  • Match 5 numbers+ Booster Ball

Matching more numbers wins you a bigger prize, and adding the Booster Ball can raise what you win.

Good to know

The essentials

  • Players must be 18 or over
  • Draws run every day of the week
  • Betting closes 15 minutes before each draw
  • Claim any prize within 180 days
  • Winnings are tax-free