Betting on Lucky Numbers has become a popular pastime in South Africa, offering a way to engage with international lotteries like the Russian Gosloto, UK 49’s, and Greece Powerball. South Africans love betting on Lucky Numbers for a few reasons, including:
- Flexibility: You can bet as little (from R1) or as much as you like
- Frequent Draws: You never have long to wait for an international lottery draw to bet on (Gosloto 5/36 alone is every 15 minutes)
- Balance of Chance/Returns: Betting R1 on 3 balls to win R400 is much more likely than winning the Powerball jackpot.
The question is, with all this lotto betting available to you, how do you pick your numbers? That’s where Hot & Cold and Predictions come in…
Hot & Cold Numbers
Before diving into strategies, it’s essential to grasp what hot and cold numbers are:
- Hot Numbers: These are numbers that have been drawn most frequently over a specific period. They’re considered “hot” because they seem to be on a streak.
- Cold Numbers: These are numbers that haven’t been drawn for a while. They’re “cold” due to their apparent absence in recent draws.
Why Consider Hot & Cold Numbers?
While lottery draws are random, patterns can sometimes emerge over time. Many bettors believe that:
- Hot Numbers may continue to appear because they’re on a roll.
- Cold Numbers are “due” to appear because they’ve been absent.
Where Can You Find Hot & Cold Numbers?
This depends which lottery you are interested in betting on:
- For the UK 49’s, you can use the official 49’s site.
- For Gosloto, we recommend using co.za Hot & Cold Numbers
Predictions
While no one can predict lottery numbers with certainty, you can use a combination of Hot & Cold balls, number patterns and frequency charts to create some predictions.
- Follow Number Patterns: Look for patterns such as consecutive numbers or numbers that often appear together.
- Number Frequency Charts: Frequency charts show how often each number has been drawn.
- Hot & Cold Pairs and Hot & Cold Trebles: You can use services such as Goslotto.co.za’s Hot & Cold pages (e.g. Gosloto 7/49 Hot & Cold Balls) to find Hot Pairs and Hot Treble that have been drawn recently. These are particularly useful if you want to bet on 2 or 3 balls.
Responsible Gambling Tips for Betting on Lucky Numbers
- Set a Budget: Always gamble responsibly by setting a spending limit.
- Never Chase Loses: Only gamble what you can afford to lose.
- Understand the Odds: Familiarize yourself with the odds of the specific lottery and bet type.