Set For Life Lottery Latest & Historical Draw Results, Winning Odds, Predictions, and Rules
- 📅 Mon, Thu
- ⏰ 22:00
- 📍 United Kingdom
📊 Statistical Analysis
Most common ending: 3, 4 E.g., 10 ends in 0, 15 in 5.
🚀 Prediction Tool
Generating statistically "Hot" lines based on last 88 draws.
- 1 15x
- 13 15x
- 32 13x
- 19 13x
- 26 13x
- 45 12x
- 24 12x
- 30 12x
- 8 12x
- 4 11x
- 8 35
- 25 30
- 3 20
- 34 19
- 46 19
- 12 18
- 13 17
- 14 17
- 6 16
- 17 12
- 4 & 26 4x
- 26 & 45 4x
- 15 & 39 4x
- 10 & 19 4x
- 17 & 26 4x
- 4, 26, 45 2x
- 7, 35, 47 2x
- 9, 29, 47 2x
- 13, 14, 23 2x
- 13, 33, 36 2x
- Longest Repeat: 2x
- Longest Ladder: 2 steps
True Winning Odds & Probability for Set For Life
This table details the true odds of winning Set For Life calculated using Baba's proprietary tool—no fluff, no marketing lies.
| Match | Probability* | Win % | True Odds ? Dec (Decimal) The total multiplier returned on a win (e.g. 2.50). Standard in South Africa, Europe & Australia. ML (Moneyline) US Odds. A positive number (e.g. +150), shows the profit made on a 100 unit bet. | Math |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5+LB | 1 / 15,339,390 ~ 1 in 15.3M | 0.0000065% | Dec: 15,339,390 ML: +1,533,938,900 | ? Pick(5 out of 5)Winners Pick(5 out of 47)Total Combinations × Pick(1 out of 1)Bonus Winners Pick(1 out of 10)Total Bonus Combos Logic: (Main Probability) × (Bonus Probability) |
5 | 1 / 1,704,377 ~ 1 in 1.7M | 0.0000587% | Dec: 1,704,376.67 ML: +170,437,567 | ? Pick(5 out of 5)Winners Pick(5 out of 47)Total Combinations × Pick(0 out of 1)Bonus Winners × Pick(1 out of 9)Bonus Losers Pick(1 out of 10)Total Bonus Combos Logic: (Main Probability) × (Bonus Probability) |
4+LB | 1 / 73,045 ~ 1 in 73k | 0.00137% | Dec: 73,044.71 ML: +7,304,371 | ? Pick(4 out of 5)Winners × Pick(1 out of 42)Losers Pick(5 out of 47)Total Combinations × Pick(1 out of 1)Bonus Winners Pick(1 out of 10)Total Bonus Combos Logic: (Main Probability) × (Bonus Probability) |
4 | 1 / 8,116 ~ 1 in 8k | 0.01% | Dec: 8,116.08 ML: +811,508 | ? Pick(4 out of 5)Winners × Pick(1 out of 42)Losers Pick(5 out of 47)Total Combinations × Pick(0 out of 1)Bonus Winners × Pick(1 out of 9)Bonus Losers Pick(1 out of 10)Total Bonus Combos Logic: (Main Probability) × (Bonus Probability) |
3+LB | 1 / 1,782 ~ 1 in 2k | 0.06% | Dec: 1,781.58 ML: +178,058 | ? Pick(3 out of 5)Winners × Pick(2 out of 42)Losers Pick(5 out of 47)Total Combinations × Pick(1 out of 1)Bonus Winners Pick(1 out of 10)Total Bonus Combos Logic: (Main Probability) × (Bonus Probability) |
3 | 1 / 198 ~ 1 in 198 | 0.51% | Dec: 197.95 ML: +19,695 | ? Pick(3 out of 5)Winners × Pick(2 out of 42)Losers Pick(5 out of 47)Total Combinations × Pick(0 out of 1)Bonus Winners × Pick(1 out of 9)Bonus Losers Pick(1 out of 10)Total Bonus Combos Logic: (Main Probability) × (Bonus Probability) |
2+LB | 1 / 133.6 ~ 1 in 134 | 0.75% | Dec: 133.62 ML: +13,262 | ? Pick(2 out of 5)Winners × Pick(3 out of 42)Losers Pick(5 out of 47)Total Combinations × Pick(1 out of 1)Bonus Winners Pick(1 out of 10)Total Bonus Combos Logic: (Main Probability) × (Bonus Probability) |
2 | 1 / 14.85 ~ 1 in 15 | 6.74% | Dec: 14.85 ML: +1,385 | ? Pick(2 out of 5)Winners × Pick(3 out of 42)Losers Pick(5 out of 47)Total Combinations × Pick(0 out of 1)Bonus Winners × Pick(1 out of 9)Bonus Losers Pick(1 out of 10)Total Bonus Combos Logic: (Main Probability) × (Bonus Probability) |
1+LB | 1 / 27.41 ~ 1 in 27 | 3.65% | Dec: 27.41 ML: +2,641 | ? Pick(1 out of 5)Winners × Pick(4 out of 42)Losers Pick(5 out of 47)Total Combinations × Pick(1 out of 1)Bonus Winners Pick(1 out of 10)Total Bonus Combos Logic: (Main Probability) × (Bonus Probability) |
1 | 1 / 3.05 ~ 1 in 3 | 32.84% | Dec: 3.05 ML: +205 | ? Pick(1 out of 5)Winners × Pick(4 out of 42)Losers Pick(5 out of 47)Total Combinations × Pick(0 out of 1)Bonus Winners × Pick(1 out of 9)Bonus Losers Pick(1 out of 10)Total Bonus Combos Logic: (Main Probability) × (Bonus Probability) |
0+LB | 1 / 18.03 ~ 1 in 18 | 5.55% | Dec: 18.03 ML: +1,703 | ? Pick(0 out of 5)Winners × Pick(5 out of 42)Losers Pick(5 out of 47)Total Combinations × Pick(1 out of 1)Bonus Winners Pick(1 out of 10)Total Bonus Combos Logic: (Main Probability) × (Bonus Probability) |
0 | 1 / 2 1 in 2 | 49.91% | Dec: 2 ML: +100 | ? Pick(0 out of 5)Winners × Pick(5 out of 42)Losers Pick(5 out of 47)Total Combinations × Pick(0 out of 1)Bonus Winners × Pick(1 out of 9)Bonus Losers Pick(1 out of 10)Total Bonus Combos Logic: (Main Probability) × (Bonus Probability) |
Understanding the Odds for Set For Life
The "Scale of Reality": We calculated the Time to guarantee a win, the Crowd you are competing against, and the Height of the ticket stack.
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How to play Set For Life
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Detailed Game Rules
- Pick 5 numbers from 1–47. Then, select 1 Life Ball from a separate pool of 1–10.
- This is a two-drum lottery game.
- Draws take place locally on Mon & Thu at 22:00. (Adjusted to SA Time).
- Official results are updated on this page approximately 15 minutes after the draw.
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Historical Results
📅 Upcoming Draw Schedule
October 2026
November 2026
Look here, my fellow punters. If you’re tired of the usual grind and looking for something that hits different, you’ve come to the right place. We’re talking about Set For Life, the UK’s famous annuity-style draw that has officially become a favourite for South Africans playing the Lucky Numbers markets.
This page is your ultimate HQ for everything related to this draw. Whether you’re here to check the latest and historical Set For Life results, wrap your head around how the game works, or hunt for the best stat-based lucky number predictions, Gambling Baba has you covered.
But first things first—don’t miss the bus. The Set For Life draws take place every Monday and Thursday at 20:00 GMT. For us in Mzansi, that means you need to have your bets locked in by 22:00 SAST (South African Standard Time).
About the Set For Life Lottery
The Set For Life lottery isn’t some ancient relic; it’s a modern classic. It was launched by the UK National Lottery on 18 March 2019. Since then, it’s had a bit of a glow-up in the branding department. The original logo didn’t even last a year—it was rebranded after eight months by the designers at Jones Knowles Ritchie to align with the rest of the UK lottery family.
Most recently, on 6 October 2025, a fresh new logo was unveiled to the world, marking a new era for the game. When you see the results rolling in, they come from a machine with a legendary name: Excalibur. Specifically, it’s a Smartplay Halogen II model, and it’s as high-tech as they come, ensuring every draw is as fair as a Saturday afternoon braai.
The SA Twist: Betting on Set For Life vs. Buying Tickets
Now, listen closely because this is where the inside track comes in. In the UK, people buy a ticket for £1.50 and hope for the official prize. But here in South Africa, we do things a bit smarter. On Mzansi gambling sites, you aren’t entering the official draw; you are betting on the official Set For Life results. This is a massive win for us for a few reasons:
- Fixed-Odds Payouts: You aren’t sharing a pool with millions of others. Your payout is fixed by the SA bookie based on your stake.
- Low Stakes, Big Dreams: You don’t need pounds. You can start betting from as low as R1. If you find a minimum deposit casino, preferably a one-Rand casino, you’re in for a low-roller’s blast!
- No Tax Man: In South Africa, lottery winnings are tax-free for casual punters. What you win is what you keep, unlike in some other countries where the taxman takes a bite before you even see the cash.
The Diverse Betting Market in South Africa
Because we are betting on lucky numbers in SA, the markets are way more interesting than just picking 5 numbers and a Life Ball. Not all South African lotto sites would let you bet on the massive grand jackpot (matching all 5 main numbers + Life Ball), but they give you a buffet of other options:
- Standard Markets: Bet on 1, 2, 3, or 4 numbers to drop.
- The Life Ball: Bet on the bonus ball alone—is it going to be High/Low or Odd/Even or divisible by set numbers.
- Outside Bets: You can bet on whether a hot or cold number would appear, or a number won’t be drawn or if the total sum of the balls will be divisible by a certain number.
- Dream Numbers: Use your Fafi dream meanings to pick your line for the next draw in a locally licensed casino website.
- Multi-Lotto Strategy: You can take your favourite lucky numbers and use them to bet on the results of major local and global lotteries such as the SA PowerBall, Russian Goslotto, UK Lotto, and more, all at the same time.
Bookmark This Page For Set For Life Results
Checking results on the UK National Lottery website is fine if you’re in London, but Saffas looking for the edge need a local home. We keep a massive archive of the latest and historical Set For Life results so you can spot the trends. Are the “Cold” numbers finally ready to pop? Is a “High” Life Ball overdue? Find all the information right on this page.
Keep in mind that unlike other lotteries, Set For Life doesn’t have rollovers. If the top prize isn’t won, it doesn’t get added to the next draw. This makes the statistical patterns even more vital for your predictions. Stick with the Baba, and let’s see if we can get you “Set For Life” on your own terms.
