49s
49s Limited is a lottery company based in London, UK, which operates the 49's draw, Irish Lotto Bet, Rapido, and virtual horse and greyhound racing.
The organization was formed in 1996 as a response to the launch of the UK National Lottery which started the previous year. 49's Limited is funded by LBO's who subscribe to Satellite Information Services which broadcasts the daily racing program into their shops.
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New 49's jackpot draw
The new big jackpot 49's draw is a game run by 49s Limited. There are two draws each day - one at 12.49 (known as the lunchtime draw) and one at 5.49 (known as the teatime draw). In each draw, six numbers and one "booster ball" are drawn from the numbers 1 to 49. The lottery can be played via major betting offices such as Betfred, William Hill, Coral and Ladbrokes.
in October 2015 some changes to 49s if you match 2 balls you win a free lucky dip and a new game called 49s millionaire raffle you still pick 6 numbers from 6/49 as usual look out some changes to lotto new 49s ticket will be in October coming soon and 49s hot picks
With the Millionaire Raffle and the jackpot, you now have two chances to become a millionaire – plus there will be 20 winners of £20,000 – in every draw
From October, the 49s raffle will become the Millionaire Raffle and will have two prize tiers in every draw – one guaranteed £1 million prize and 20 guaranteed prizes of £20,000. The Millionaire Raffle will take place on each Lotto draw day, and 21 raffle numbers will be selected. We’ll draw the £1 million winning raffle number first, followed by the 20 prizes of £20,000. Draws take place on Tuesday's and Friday's
From October, if you Match 2 numbers on Lotto, you will win a free Lucky Dip! If you play in retail, you will need to present your winning 49s ticket at a National Lottery Retailer. The retailer will then give you the option of receiving a free Lotto Lucky Dip for either the next Tuesday or friday 49s Draw.