Lotto 6/49 Information

Lotto 6/49 is one of Canada's most popular lottery games. Draws take place every Wednesday and Saturday night.

How to Play

To play Lotto 6/49, you must select six numbers from a range of 1 to 49. You can either choose your numbers manually or have them randomly generated using a 'Quick Pick'. In addition to the six main numbers, a bonus number is also drawn.

Guaranteed Prize Draw

Every Lotto 6/49 ticket includes a guaranteed prize draw. A ten-digit number is randomly generated for each ticket, and this number is entered into a separate draw for a guaranteed prize of $1 million.

ENCORE

For an additional $1, you can add ENCORE to your Lotto 6/49 ticket. ENCORE is a seven-digit game that is drawn alongside the main Lotto 6/49 draw. Matching all seven digits in exact order wins the top prize of $1 million.

Winning Numbers

The winning numbers for each Lotto 6/49 draw are available on the official lottery website, at lottery retailers, and in newspapers.

Prizes

Lotto 6/49 offers a variety of prizes, ranging from a free play for matching two numbers plus the bonus number, to the jackpot for matching all six numbers. The jackpot is a pari-mutuel prize, meaning that it is shared among all winners. The jackpot starts at $5 million and grows until it is won.

Odds of Winning

The odds of winning the Lotto 6/49 jackpot are 1 in 13,983,816.

Claiming Prizes

Prizes can be claimed at lottery retailers or at lottery prize claim centers, depending on the value of the prize. Prizes must be claimed within one year of the draw date.

Please note that lottery rules and regulations may vary slightly depending on the province or territory in which the ticket was purchased. Always check the official lottery rules for complete details.