If you have to scroll to see your bet slip, you’re betting too much.
If you head to the Lucky Numbers menu on YesPlay, you’ll see Thunderball waiting for you. You’ll have to make a tough choice: do you bet on the main numbers alone or take the extra risk by including the Thunderball as well? It’s the same draw and the same results, but they will make you sweat a whole lot more!
Two bets
Thunderball uses two pools: numbers 1 to 39, and a separate set of numbers 1 to 14 called the Thunderball. If you only want to bet on picking a few numbers, you can use YesPlay to bet on just 1 to 4 main numbers with the Thunderball added on top for a little extra. If you need the official game page and want to see all your choices, just use the YesPlay official site. You’ll see the options under “Numbers” or “Numbers + bonus ball”.
This is super easy. If you want more of your bets to still be alive as the Lucky Numbers get drawn, go with the main numbers only. If you’re willing to miss a bunch if it means you might win more, add the Thunderball.
What shifts
With main numbers you only have one job, match those numbers between 1 and 39 and that’s it. Once you add that Thunderball, you’re asking to do two things, one in each pool, making it a little bit harder to win.
With YesPlay you always know how much you bet. Thunderball numbers will pay anywhere from 6.50 for one number to 10,001.00 for four numbers. A small R23 bet will give you a chance to win some nice cash, without betting combinations that are never going to happen.
One rule trap
Both Thunderball and Lucky Numbers have a cut-off time to place a wager. It’s important to place a bet before the first number is drawn because if it’s not, the bet will be voided. If something happens and a draw gets moved, all bets are valid.
If you prefer a more steady approach, try to stick to the main numbers and don’t change your bet sizes too much. But if you’re feeling that you’ve got what it takes, throw in the Thunderball every now and then, just remember to have fun!
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