UK49's Drivetime
The UK49’s Drivetime lottery is one of the daily UK49’s draws and takes place at 4:49pm (UK time). Below you’ll find the latest results, details on how to play from South Africa, and how the prize mechanics work. You can also find out more about the other draws held at Brunchtime, Lunchtime, or Teatime .
Drivetime Results for Today
Playing UK49's Drivetime
UK49’s Drivetime draws involve six numbers plus a Booster Ball, all drawn from a pool of 49. Your goal is to match the numbers you’ve selected with the numbers that are drawn. This game is different from traditional lotteries because it is wager-based. You bet on a chosen number of balls, rather than buying a fixed-price ticket for a share of a jackpot.
Start by deciding how many balls you want to bet on. You can back just one ball, all the way up to six, with the odds lengthening as you add more numbers.
Next, choose your stake amount. This varies by bookmaker, but the principle is straightforward: the more you wager, the more you stand to win if your bet lands.
Many bookmakers also offer extra markets, such as odd versus even, the total sum of the drawn balls, the Booster Ball value, and more. This flexibility is one of the biggest advantages of wager-based lottery markets.
Playing from South Africa
You can’t play UK49’s in a retail shop in South Africa because it’s a UK game, but you can play online, and it remains one of the most popular options in the country. The steps are simple:
- Choose your wager type, either the number of balls you’re backing or an alternative market such as total sum or odd versus even.
- Decide whether you’re playing the six or seven-number option. The seven-number option includes the Booster Ball, which changes the odds and potential returns.
- Select your numbers from 1 to 49.
- Place your bet before the 4:49pm cut-off to enter the Drivetime draw. If you miss it, you’ll be entered into the Teatime draw at 5:49pm.
- Choose your stake amount. Minimums and limits depend on the bookmaker and the market you select.
- Register for an account if needed, then fund it and finalise your bets.
Many players in South Africa also like to use prediction tools when playing UK49’s. These look at previous results and historical patterns to help you make picks. You can explore this on Lottonumbers.com.
Prizes and Odds of Winning
There are no fixed prizes in a Drivetime draw. Returns are based on the odds of the market you choose and the stake you place. These odds will be clearly shown before you confirm your wager.
For example, if you wager R10 on a 50/1 market and win, your return would be R500. The number of winners and any wider prize pool does not affect your payout.
Your odds are also influenced by the six or seven-number option. The seven-number option includes the Booster Ball, giving you an extra number to match against the ones you selected. This can improve your chances of winning, but it typically reduces the payout compared to the six-number option because the odds are shorter.
| Prize Division | Approximate Odds (6-Number Draw) | Return (R10 Wager) | Approximate Odds (7-Number Draw) | Return (R10 Wager) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pick 5 | 150,000/1 | R1,500,000 | 50,000/1 | R500,000 |
| Pick 4 | 8,000/1 | R80,000 | 4,500/1 | R45,000 |
| Pick 3 | 650/1 | R6,500 | 328/1 | R3,280 |
| Pick 2 | 66/1 | R660 | 45/1 | R450 |
| Pick 1 | 6/1 | R60 | 5/1 | R50 |
All odds are set by the bookmaker you choose. Any examples above are illustrative and reflect common ranges seen across bookmakers offering UK49’s markets.
FAQ
Got some more questions? You might well find the answers below, or in our wider section about Lotteries in South Africa.
They take place at 4:49pm in the UK. The time in South Africa can shift slightly during the year because the UK observes daylight saving. Your bookmaker will show the correct local cut-off time and usually a countdown.
49’s Lunchtime does not offer a jackpot prize. Instead, prize amounts are generated by the amount you bet on your numbers and the odds of them matching in a draw. The largest possible prize you could win depends on the largest amount the betting organisation of your choice allows you to stake on an outcome in 49’s Lunchtime.
The game mechanics stay the same. The main difference is the draw time. Drivetime is 4:49pm, Lunchtime is 12:49pm, Brunchtime is 11:49am, and Teatime is 5:49pm.
There is no set ticket price. You choose your stake amount for the market you want to play, with limits determined by the bookmaker.
The seven-number game includes the Booster Ball. This can improve your chance of landing a winning match, but it usually lowers the payout compared to the six-number option.