49s Lotto News

The Evolution of 49’s: A 30‑Year Timeline Leading to the New Brunch Time & Drive Time Draws

Oliver L. January 27th, 2026

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

As 49’s approaches its 30-year anniversary, the brand is entering a new chapter. The introduction of two additional daily draws — the Brunch Time 49’s draw at 11:49 and the Drive Time 49’s draw at 16:49 (UK & Ireland, GMT/BST) — marks the most significant expansion of the schedule since the product first launched in 1996.

Safer Gambling Week 2025

Oliver L. November 14th, 2025

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

Safer Gambling Week is a campaign that is organised across the gambling industry, including operators and responsible gambling charities, and aims to promote safe gambling practices. The week-long event focuses on raising awareness about the potential risks of gambling, encouraging gamblers to keep their habits in check, and providing information on how and where to obtain help if gambling starts to become a problem.

49's Betting Specials Markets

Oliver L. September 3rd, 2025

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

Here in the UK there are many different options for playing or betting on the lottery:

• National Lottery by purchasing a ticket either through their website or at a local retailer.
• Place bets on international jackpots, such as the US Powerball, via services like Lottoland.
• Fixed-odds lotto betting, which allows you to, for instance, wager on drawing three balls in the 49's Lotto with bookmakers including Betfred.

Today, we’re going to look at yet another way to bet on the lottery - Lottery Betting Special Markets. These are a fixed-odds lotto bet, however, they are a unique and different way to bet on the draws you already know and love.

49’s Presenter Updates - May 2025

Oliver L. May 14th, 2025

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

Here at Bet49s.com we love keeping up with the 49's Presenters and following what they’ve been up to.

Recently, over on the official 49’s website, the presenters have been publishing ‘Weekly Round-Up’ articles where the presenters take it in turns to give us a personal update on what they’ve been up to that week.

New 49's Numbers Features Launched

Oliver L. April 30th, 2025

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Here at Bet49s.com we’re always looking for ways to enhance your 49’s betting experience. This week we’ve launched a new feature and given an old feature a bit of a refresh. Let’s take a look...

49's Updates 2025

Oliver L. April 15th, 2025

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Surprise Presenter!

Those of you that watched the 49’s draw this Monday would have noticed a new presenter - Jochen. This certainly caused a stir on social media with several 49’s fans commenting that they didn’t recognise this person and why wasn’t there some sort of formal introduction? However, the reason for this was that Tony was taken ill at the last minute so Jochen - who’s usually the voice-over for 49’s draws - took over. We think Jochen did a fantastic job, take a look below and see for yourselves:

New 49's Presenter - Meet Daniel

Copley S. August 20th, 2024

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If you're a fan of the 49's, you will have seen a new face on the lunchtime draw on Monday, August 5, 2024. Who is the new guy on the team? Since our users love keeping up with the 49's presenters and getting to know them, it's time to see what we know about their team's newest member...

49's Presenters — The Latest 2024 Update

Copley S. May 31st, 2024

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

Since our last 49’s Update there have been several changes and new features added to the 49’s official game website. One of our favourites is the ‘Off Air’ section on their website - this is where the 49's Presenters share a bit more information about themselves and the 49’s numbers game.

Safer Gambling Week 2023

Copley S. Nov 13th, 2023

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

Safer Gambling Week is a campaign that is organised across the gambling industry, including operators and responsible gambling charities, and aims to promote safe gambling practices. The week-long event focuses on raising awareness about the potential risks of gambling, encouraging gamblers to keep their habits in check, and providing information on how and where to obtain help if gambling starts to become a problem.

This year, Safer Gambling Week is running from 13th - 19th November.

49's Presenters — The Latest 2023 Update

Copley S. Oct 17th, 2023

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

The 49's game would never be what it is without our passionate team of presenters, right? On a daily basis they form an integral part of the 49's bettors lives. Of course, sharing the 49's draw results doesn't keep them busy the whole day, every day.

What happens in between? What do they get up to? Have you managed to keep up to date with the latest news they usually share on social media?

Why Doesn’t My Bookmaker Show The 49’s Results?

Oliver L. July 19th, 2023

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

The 49's is currently offered by seven different bookmakers in the UK - each of these bookmakers have their own lotto betting sections that feature a variety of lotteries - 49's, Irish, Nifty Fifty, etc. However, somewhat confusingly, these lotto betting sections vary wildy between bookmakers - some offer more lotteries, some offer less lotteries, some feature results and some don't.

At the time of writing, William Hill and Paddy Power don't feature the 49's results but the remaining bookmakers do.

Copley S. March 16th, 2023

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

It seems there is never a dull moment at 49’s and the lotto betting world...

It pays to stay up to date with the latest 49’s developments, otherwise you might not hear about some major fun—and the possibility of prizes.

At the moment there are a few new games to try, each with its own benefits and enjoyable elements. These short summaries will help you see which one is best to add to your week.

Matthew Glazier March 9th, 2023

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

While the 49’s Lotto has been in operation for several years and remains the benchmark as far as lottery betting is concerned, there are often exciting new products being launched in this sphere. One of the latest to drop is Lotto365 which is courtesy of bet365, the world’s leading online betting site.

In this article, we take a look at how Lotto365 works and how this compares to the 49’s Lotto. It’s always great to have increased choice when it comes to online lottery betting and bet365’s new product has been attracting a lot of attention as the operator aim to compete with the more established games.

Note: This article is based solely on the opinions of Bet49s.co.za. Please be aware that odds, offers and features are constantly subject to change and terms and conditions apply. Always check the operators sites for verification and full T&Cs

Wondering what the 49’s team of presenters have been up to? There have been some changes in the team, so you may see your favourite presenter more than ever before. And even some of the presenters’ lives have changed drastically since the last time you saw them.

So, let’s get you up to speed on your 49’s hosts.

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

SIS.tv, the creators of many people’s favourite draw, the 49’s, have recently announced they are launching a couple of new numbers game innovations. Bet49s.com takes a look at what we can expect when they launch and how they compare with the 49’s:

39’s

As the name suggests, rather than 49 balls to choose from, you have 39 balls. Plus, instead of drawing 6 balls + the bonus ball (like the 49’s) the 39’s will only draw 5 balls. Finally, instead of having to wait until the 12.49 and 17.49 draws, the 39’s will have draws every 15 minutes.

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

Firstly, Bet49s would like to wish all the 49’s bettors out there a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We hope you have a lucky and enjoyable festive period.

For those of you that are interested in placing a 49’s bet during this period there are a few changes to be aware of:

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

From the 1st - 7th November 2021 is Safer Gambling Week in the UK. At Bet49s.com, we are passionate about lottery betting - and we are equally passionate about safer gambling. We believe Safer Gambling week is a great opportunity to reinforce this fundamental message to all our users - please always only bet within your limits and use the available tools.

The National campaign that has been launched centres on a key phrase; ‘Take time to think’. Betting should always be a fun and entertaining pastime - so why not take time to think whether it is always fun for you?

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

There are so many different ways to gamble online. Sometimes it can be fun to bet on the different colours on a roulette table, the roll of a dice, or numbers games like the 49's or Irish Lotto.

Playing online numbers games like 49's lotto is simply a game of chance. As long as you're enjoying it, that's the most important thing. Of course it’s great when you do manage to win some cash...

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

We're approaching the end of the summer - it's gone by too quickly, in our humble opinion, but here we are!

There were some scorching heatwaves, a rollercoaster football tournament that ended in heartbreak for a heroic England football team, and a successful Olympics for our biggest and brightest athletes.

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

Our lives are dictated by numbers - whether we like it or not. Math wasn't everyone's favourite subject at school, probably because we were trying to escape the constant number of digits thrown in our faces every single day. That's the excuse, anyway!

There are those who put more importance on patterns of numbers than others and pick their bet49s lotto digits using the latest draw trends. We're here to help - read on for our latest review of the hot and cold numbers to drop from the popular bet49's game!

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

It's been a while since we last checked in with our favourite Bet 49's presenters.

It's springtime, the weather is getting warmer, and the nights are getting longer - but the incredible professionalism and dedication of the Bet 49's team remain the same, even in challenging times. We're glad some things never change.

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

It was another busy week of 49’s numbers action – but what were the hot numbers? Were there some more familiar figures rolling out? Or are there some new numbers on the block?

Read on to discover the latest number trends from one of the UK and South Africa’s most popular lotto numbers draws.

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

A New Year is upon us! From all of us at Bet49s.com, have a fantastic 2021!

We wish all our players the best of luck for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

One lucky winner won a mountainous £25,000 from a 50p stake on the 49's numbers betting game - but that whopping windfall only tells half the story!

Stricken Peter Smith, a retired carpenter from Kent, had been rushed to the hospital for a heart operation, after falling ill in the early hours of Saturday morning. Mr Smith awoke hours later eager to find out whether it had been a success or not - it had been - before he got the news from his wife of almost 50 years that they had landed a 50,000/1 shot!

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

Online gambling has been an established entertainment option for the best part of two decades now. It continues to provide entertainment to most players, but there is a minority of players where gambling can manifest into a problem.

At Bet49s.com we feel that Safer Gambling Week 2020 is a great opportunity to step back and ensure the core messages around keeping gambling safe are fully communicated.

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

How are your favourite numbers faring in the match-up of hot and cold numbers in the Bet 49's? Are your superstitious digits flaming hot? Or are they shivering to the bone?

Checking the run-good of your regular numbers may be mathematically useless - but since when was picking out the lotto grid anything other than a hunch?

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

The Nifty Fifty is the hottest new numbers game on the circuit right now. Exclusive to Betfred, the first Nifty Fifty numbers were drawn in May 2020. It has enjoyed a very successful start, and regular lotto bettors continue to flock back to the exciting new product. In turn, Nifty Fifty has already paid out some significant sums. For example, one customer won a whopping £10,000 within just weeks of its launch. There are draws every day, and you can watch them live online, on your mobile device, or in-shop.

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

Although it’s not one of the most well-known numbers betting games in the UK, the 49’s has a loyal following – and for good reason!

After all, there’s not many lottery numbers games out there that are drawn twice every single day, not to mention the great odds available and the opportunity to customise your 49’s bet by being able to choose how many numbers you’d like to bet on and even where you want to bet.

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

It’s been another thrilling week of 49’s and we hope it’s certainly been a lucky one for you!

We’re in the middle of summer right now, so we thought it a good idea to talk to you about some things hot and some things cold. After all, the British weather is the greatest lottery of all!

In particular, we’re going to discuss hot and cold lottery numbers, including what they are, why people use them to pick their lotto numbers, if they’re actually a useful way to predict the next 49’s results and, indeed, what the latest Bet49’s hot and cold numbers are.

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

Ah, don’t we all love a good conspiracy?

However, while it may sometimes feel that we’ll never win a lotto jackpot, it’s not true that the 49’s is fixed so that you can’t win.

How can we be so sure? Well, like all gambling products in the UK, the 49’s is heavily regulated by numerous bodies that ensure players are subject to a fair and transparent betting experience.

Indeed, the UK Gambling Commission is responsible for licensing products (such as the 49's) as well as bookmakers (such as bet365) to check that both aspects are behaving responsibly to players.

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

It feels like a long time and so much has happened since the 49's was suspended on 22nd March.

Thankfully, though, the excitement will return soon with the 49’s draw set to return on 15th June as the new normality beckons!

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

We regret to inform you that lottery betting on the 49’s has been suspended. The operator behind the 49’s lotto announced the following today (23/03/20):

We are sorry but the 49’s products are suspended until further notice. We hope our staff and customers stay safe and we will be back as soon as it’s safe to operate - 49s.co.uk, 23/03/20

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Calling all 49’s Lotto Lovers; The 49’s Lotto Teatime draw has shifted to the Winter Time Slot of 16:49...

Halloween is over and the clocks have changed... which means two things:

• It’s not actually that long until Christmas (exactly 8 weeks at time of writing)
• The 49’s Lotto teatime draw has shifted to the 16:49 winter slot!

It’s important to remember that this means you have an hour less time in the day to get your bets placed...

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

With the 49’s taking place every day, it can be challenging picking your numbers for the draw. And with up to 150,000 times your stake for choosing 5 correct numbers (Odds differ by bookmaker and country), some people like to take their time on their choices...

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

Lottery is ingrained into many people's weekly – if not daily – lives these days. And although many people in the UK attribute the launch of the National Lottery in 1994 as their first regular lottery experience, the origins of lottery go back waaaay further than that. So how did we get here... betting on the 49's at Betfred, bet365 and others using our mobile?

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

Everybody has a different technique when it comes to picking lottery numbers, so we thought it would be interesting to find out how you pick your 49's numbers.

So, we recently asked some of our subscribers to tell us how they like to pick their numbers. Interestingly, the answers tend to fall into four main categories: birthday, feeling, consistency and random. Below, we've put together some of the most interesting answers...

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

When it comes to ways of picking lottery numbers on traditional draws or the 49's lotto draw, everybody's got their own strategy. Some use "special numbers" such as birthdays, anniversaries or house numbers, while others go more for a gut feeling to sort out their numbers, and then there's those who have just been playing the same numbers for years on end and would be tormented to see those numbers then appear having not picked them...

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

The 49's lottery is hugely popular across the UK, Ireland and beyond, with many bettors opting to bet on this daily lottery online thanks in large to its great odds – which make it one of the best value lotteries in the world...

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

A true Goliath in the betting industry, however William Hill have never quite lived up to their lofty reputation when it comes to Lotto Betting...

Note: *The following article is purely for fun. It is based on individual opinions and does not constitute advice. The drawing of lottery numbers is entirely random. Please always gamble responsibly. #Ad. Find out more on our How Our Site Works page.

Welcome to Bet49s.com! We've launched this website to be an online resource dedicated to the UK 49s Lotto. "How are you going to help me?" we hear you cry, well, read on...