UK 49 - Afternoon & Evening Draws

Sunbet
09/06/2025

UK 49 is the buzzworthy Lucky Numbers game that’s fast, fun, and packed with chances to win big. 

So, why’s it so popular? Because unlike your average lotto that comes once a week, UK 49 gives you not one, but TWO chances a day to strike gold — and with the fun betting options, it’s like having a whole menu of ways to win. Ready to dive in?

Twice the Fun, Twice the Action

The UK 49 runs two draws every single day: the Afternoon Draw and the Evening Draw. If you’re a bit of a night owl or a lunch-break gambler, you’re covered.

• Afternoon Draw: Usually takes place around 3 PM UK time
• Evening Draw: Hits the stage at about 8:30 PM UK time

Now, since you’re probably chilling in South Africa (hello from the Sunbet team!), remember to check the time difference — UK is about 1 hour behind South African Standard Time (SAST). So your UK 49 results will drop just after 4 PM and 9:30 PM your time. Perfect for a quick check while sipping your afternoon rooibos or winding down after work.

How the UK 49 Draw Works

Here’s where the magic happens. While UK 49 is a simple enough game, there is a twist… In classic lotto style, 6 numbers are drawn from a pool of 49. But there’s also what’s known as the Booster Ball - a special 7th number that gets picked from the remaining 43 numbers after the first six are drawn, boosting your wins if you’ve matched 2 or more numbers already. 

With the UK 49, the odds are consistent and transparent thanks to the fact that a single ball set is used for all draws (as opposed to many other lotteries, where you’ll find double balls and mystery draws). 

How to Win UK 49

There are a few ways to chase the UK 49 jackpot…

Bonus Ball Bets simply see you betting on the Booster Ball itself. Then there’s also the 3 Balls route, in which you pick any 3 numbers and if they come up, it’s payout time! You can also bet on whether the drawn numbers will be mostly odd or even with an Odds/Evens Bet. If you prefer to let fate take the wheel, use the Lucky Dip to let the system pick your numbers for you. 

While odds and winnings vary depending on your bet type and stake, the UK 49 offers great odds compared to bigger lotteries.

How to Get Started on Sunbet

It couldn’t be easier to play UK 49 at Sunbet.co.za. Simply login to your account, or take a few minutes to register if you don’t yet have one. From there, you’ll find UK 49 in the Lucky Number section. Here, simply pick your preferred draw time (afternoon or evening), select your numbers, or try the Lucky Dip if you’re feeling adventurous. Then place your bet (don’t forget to check the minimum stake!), sit back, relax, and wait for the UK 49 results to drop — you can check these live or later on Sunbet’s results page.

Time to Get Lucky 

Ready to start placing your wagers and seeing where your numbers land in today’s draws? Play UK 49 on Sunbet for the easy bets and instant results that our players just can’t get enough of!