UK 49s Teatime
UK 49s Teatime is the evening UK 49s draw and the day’s second shot at the country’s most-bet lucky-numbers game. You bet it the same way as Lunchtime — a fixed-odds bet on which numbers the Teatime draw produces, not a lottery ticket. Pick one to five numbers, set your stake, and the bookmaker pays a fixed multiple if they land.
It’s a standard UK 49s draw: seven balls from 1 to 49 including the Booster. Teatime differs from Lunchtime in one thing only — the time of day and the result it produces. Format, bets and payouts are identical. The Teatime market is live at Scorebet.
When does UK 49s Teatime draw in SA time?
Teatime lands in the evening SAST, the later of the two main daily draws. Because UK 49s runs on UK time, the exact SAST minute shifts when the UK moves its clocks for daylight saving, so it’s not pinned to one fixed time all year.
The dependable way to catch it is the live next-draw clock at Scorebet — it counts down to the Teatime cut-off so you know precisely how long you’ve got to place your bet.
How to bet the Teatime draw
Same mechanics as any UK 49s bet, you just select Teatime:
- Choose the Teatime draw in the lucky-numbers section.
- Pick one to five numbers — fewer wins more often for a smaller multiple, more numbers pays bigger but rarely lands. Add the Booster where the bet allows it.
- Set your stake in rand and confirm before the cut-off.
A rand example: a R20 1 Ball Teatime bet returns your stake times the fixed multiple shown before you confirm, settled instantly if your number drops. Push up to a 4 or 5 Ball bet and you’re chasing a far bigger return that lands far less often. The full walkthrough is on the UK 49s How to Bet page.
Teatime and Lunchtime are independent draws
Teatime isn’t a “follow-up” to the Lunchtime draw — it’s a completely separate event with the same odds and the same house margin. Numbers that came up at Lunchtime have no bearing on Teatime; the machine has no memory.
That’s worth holding onto if you bet both draws. Treat each as its own punt with its own budget, and don’t talk yourself into chasing a Lunchtime loss at Teatime — the evening draw doesn’t owe you anything.
Getting the result and getting paid
When the Teatime draw is confirmed, your bet settles automatically against the official result and any winnings drop into your Scorebet wallet — no claim needed. For where and when both draws’ numbers appear, see UK 49s Results.
Withdrawals use the usual local rails — Instant EFT, cards, e-wallets — once you’re FICA-verified. The standing caveat applies to Teatime as much as any draw: the multiples carry a built-in margin, so bet to a budget and bank what you win.
Frequently asked
What time is the UK 49s Teatime draw in South Africa?
Teatime lands in the evening SAST, later than the Lunchtime draw. The exact minute moves with UK daylight saving across the year, so check the live next-draw clock at Scorebet instead of a fixed time.
Is UK 49s Teatime a separate bet from Lunchtime?
Yes. Teatime is its own draw with its own result, placed as a separate bet. The format, number pool and bet types match Lunchtime exactly — only the time of day and the outcome differ.
How do I bet UK 49s Teatime in rand?
Select the Teatime draw at Scorebet, pick one to five numbers, set your stake in rand and confirm before cut-off. It's a fixed-odds bet on the official result, settled the moment the draw is confirmed.
Why is Teatime usually the busier of the two daily draws?
It lands in the evening, after work and into prime betting hours, so more punters are around to place a slip than at the mid-afternoon Lunchtime draw. That extra volume doesn't change your odds — a fixed-odds bet pays the same multiple regardless of how many others bet — but it's why the evening draw tends to carry the day's heaviest action.
Can a Teatime cut-off close earlier than the displayed draw time?
Yes — betting always closes a short while before the balls are actually drawn, so the cut-off on your slip is ahead of the published draw time. Leaving it to the last second risks the market closing on you, especially as the draw runs on UK time and shifts with daylight saving. The live next-draw clock counts to the cut-off, not the draw itself, so trust it over a memorised time.