UK 49's guide
Play responsibly: free help in South Africa
Simple ways to keep UK 49's betting fun, signs that it is becoming a problem, and free, confidential help in South Africa, 24 hours a day.
Updated Saturday 7 November 2026
Betting on UK 49's is for adults only: in South Africa you must be 18 or older.
Keep it fun
- Decide how much you can afford before you play, and stop when it is gone.
- Never try to win back money you have lost.
- Do not bet with money meant for rent, food, school fees or debts.
- Take breaks. There is always another draw.
- Statistics and "predictions" cannot tell you the next numbers.
Signs that betting may be becoming a problem
- Spending more money or time on betting than you planned.
- Chasing losses.
- Borrowing money, or selling things, to bet.
- Hiding your betting from family or friends.
- Feeling restless, low or irritable when you are not betting.
Free help in South Africa
The National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP) offers free, confidential counselling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:
- Toll-free helpline: 0800 006 008
- WhatsApp or SMS "HELP" to 076 675 0710
- Website: responsiblegambling.org.za
You can also ask any licensed bookmaker to exclude you from betting, and the NRGP can help you with self-exclusion.