Bonus Ball
The Bonus Ball market strips lotto betting down to a single decision: one number, one ball. After the six main numbers are drawn in UK 49’s, one additional bonus ball is pulled from the remaining pool, and this market is a standalone bet on which number that will be. You expand the section, tap exactly one golden ball from the 1–49 grid, and that’s your whole selection. Because you’re backing one number rather than building a multi-ball ticket, the variance is far lower than a straight pick.
It’s a forgiving market for newcomers because the odds stay close to the ground. A standalone Bonus Ball Only bet sits around 7x–12x, and the worked example from the app makes it concrete: pick bonus number 13, none of the six main numbers is 13, then the bonus ball is drawn and it’s 13 — a R10 stake returns roughly R70 at 7x. The Bonus Ball drawing last is part of the appeal, since you can watch the main six come out first and know your number is still live in the pool.
If you’d rather your number could land in the main draw or as the bonus, the main set plus bonus market widens the net. And for an even simpler near-coin-flip, the odd/even and high/low bets ask only about the shape of the result. The full set of walkthroughs sits on the Lucky Numbers how-to-play section.
Place it on Scorebet, step by step
- 1Open the Bonus Ball section
Open a UK 49's draw (e.g. Brunchtime) and scroll past Main Set and Main Set + Bonus to the Bonus Ball section, then tap the row to expand it.
- 2Pick one golden number
The golden 1–49 grid appears. Tap exactly one ball — your prediction for the number drawn as the bonus.
- 3Use Quick Pick or Favorites
Tap Quick Pick for a random bonus number, or save lucky numbers to Favorites for fast access next time.
- 4Add to ticket and stake
Check the Bonus Ball bet slip with your number and odds, then Add To Betting Ticket and stake at least R1.
Bonus Ball markets compared
| Bet type | Ball pool | Your selection | Approx. odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus Ball Only | 1–49 | 1 number | 7x–12x |
| Bonus Ball (Incl. Main) | 1–49 | 1 number | 2x–4x |
| Main Set Only | 1–49 | 1–5 numbers | 7x–49,001x |
A low-risk single: you're predicting just one number, and because the bonus is drawn after the main set you can watch the main draw first, then see if your number is still in the pool.
Quick Pick randomises a bonus number for you if you'd rather not hand-pick — handy when you just want a fast single on the seventh ball.
Frequently asked
What is a Bonus Ball bet?
It's a standalone bet on the single bonus number drawn after the six main balls. In UK 49's, one extra ball is drawn from the remaining pool, and you back one specific number to be it. Because you're picking one number out of the balls left, the odds sit relatively short compared with a main-set straight pick.
How are the bonus balls shown in the app?
As a single row of balls numbered 1–49 in gold or yellow outlines, kept visually distinct from the white main balls. You expand the Bonus Ball section, then tap exactly one golden number — that's your prediction for the bonus ball.
Why does betting the bonus on its own pay more than including it with the main set?
A Bonus Ball Only bet needs your number to be the single seventh ball specifically, which is the harder ask, so it pays around 7x–12x. The Incl. Main version wins if your number lands anywhere — in the main six or as the bonus — which is far easier, so it pays only about 2x–4x. The shorter price always tracks the easier outcome.
Can you watch the main draw before the bonus ball is decided?
Yes — the bonus is drawn after the six main balls, from the numbers left in the pool. That means you can see the main six come out first and know whether your bonus number is still live before it's pulled. It's a small quirk of the draw order that makes the standalone bonus feel less blind than a main-set pick.