Russia Gosloto: How 5/36 and 6/45 Betting Works
Gosloto is a Russian state numbers draw offered in two formats, 5/36 and 6/45, and it runs far more often than most lotteries — which is exactly why South African bettors like it. As with UK49s, you never buy a Gosloto ticket here: you place a fixed-odds Lucky Numbers bet with a licensed bookmaker on what the next draw produces.
Last updated: July 2026
Gosloto 5/36 vs 6/45: the Difference
| Gosloto 5/36 | Gosloto 6/45 | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers drawn | 5, from a pool of 1–36 | 6, from a pool of 1–45 |
| Draw frequency | Multiple draws a day | Twice daily |
| Smaller pool means | Better odds on a full match | Longer odds, bigger typical payout |
Both run under the same Lucky Numbers product as UK49s and SA Lotto betting, so if you already know how to place a Lucky Numbers bet, Gosloto works exactly the same way — you're just picking a different draw from the list.
How to Bet on Gosloto from South Africa
- Log in to a licensed bookmaker (Hollywoodbets and YesPlay both carry it) and open Lucky Numbers.
- Select Gosloto, then choose 5/36 or 6/45 and the next available draw.
- Choose a bet type: how many numbers you're betting will appear (1 up to 4 or 5, depending on the format).
- Pick your numbers and stake. The slip shows your exact payout before you confirm.
- Check results after the draw — winning bets settle into your balance automatically.
Typical Gosloto Payout Examples
| Bet type | You must hit | Typical odds | R10 returns about |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 number | 1 of the drawn balls | ~5/1–7/1 | ~R60–R80 |
| 2 numbers | both drawn | ~40/1–60/1 | ~R410–R610 |
| 3 numbers | all three drawn | ~500/1–800/1 | ~R5,010–R8,010 |
| 4 numbers | all four drawn | ~6,000/1+ | ~R60,010+ |
6/45 odds run longer than 5/36 for the same bet type, since there are more numbers to draw from. Odds also vary by bookmaker — the payout shown on your slip is always the one that counts.
Where to Bet Gosloto Legally in SA
- Hollywoodbets. Carries both 5/36 and 6/45, plus the R25 sign-up credit to try a few draws for free.
- YesPlay. Strong Lucky Numbers range with a clean results archive, a good alternative for Gosloto specifically.
Both hold South African provincial gambling licences. Treat any site pushing "Gosloto prediction" software the same way you would an Aviator predictor scam — the draw hasn't happened yet, so nothing can forecast it.
FAQ
Is Gosloto legal to bet on in South Africa?
Yes. It's a fixed-odds Lucky Numbers bet placed with a South African provincially licensed bookmaker on the Gosloto draw outcome, regulated the same way as any other sports bet — you're not buying a Russian lottery ticket.
What's the difference between Gosloto 5/36 and 6/45?
5/36 draws 5 numbers from a smaller pool of 36 and runs several times a day. 6/45 draws 6 numbers from a pool of 45, twice daily, with longer odds and bigger typical payouts for the same bet type.
Why do people bet on Gosloto instead of SA Lotto?
Frequency. Gosloto's multiple daily draws mean a new result every few hours instead of once or twice a week, which suits bettors who want faster turnaround rather than a single big jackpot chase.
Does a number's recent history affect the next Gosloto draw?
No. Each draw is independent of the ones before it, so numbers that have or haven't appeared recently carry no extra likelihood either way.