Opening Lucky 5 for the first time can feel a bit overwhelming. With its bright studio, happy host, five balls and a small R1 minimum on the YesPlay screen, this looks like a simple, innocent game, but don’t let that fool you. This BetGames lottery draw is built on 5 balls out of 36. Every four minutes the machine is spinning those balls, and if you’re not careful, your balance can go down real quick.
On YesPlay you can bet on Lucky 5 in the Live Games section, where you’ll also find other BetGames. The game comes with fixed odds and all you have to do is pick numbers, colours, odd or even numbers and a bunch of combos. Some of these pay small, but they often win. And there are some that are almost impossible to win at, but they pay hundreds of times your bet if you happen to be lucky.
At first glance, this game might look too simple, but it isn’t. If you’re looking to find out more about the grid and how you can bet on Lucky 5, you can always read more about it on YesPlay.
Trap 1: Chasing colours
A common mistake that people often make is colour chasing. For example, if you notice that the blue balls aren’t dropping as much as the others, you might think to yourself “bet on the blue balls because they’re due”, but that’s almost always a mistake. You have to always that each draw is unique and independent. If you want to do it right, just decide how much you want to spend and how many rounds you wish to bet on, and don’t let emotions get the best of you.
Trap 2: All-in on long shots
Lucky 5 offers crazy odds on predicting the exact numbers of tight combinations. Sure, if you’ve only got R40 and dream of hitting it big, those odds can look good. Problem is, you’re probably not going to win and are more likely to waste a bunch of time. Instead, set aside a small amount of cash from your total, like R10 out of R60. The rest can be used on broader bets like totals or simple colour lines. Doing this means you still get a chance to win big, but your money should last longer.
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