Lotto 6/49 Details

Lotto 6/49 is a Canadian lottery game. Players select six numbers from a range of 1 to 49. During the draw, six main numbers and one bonus number are drawn randomly.

How to Play

To play Lotto 6/49, you must purchase a ticket and select six numbers between 1 and 49. You can choose your numbers manually, or you can opt for a 'Quick Pick' where the numbers are randomly generated for you.

Draw Days

Lotto 6/49 draws are held every Wednesday and Saturday. Tickets must be purchased before the draw cut-off time on the draw day to be eligible.

Winning Combinations and Prizes

Prizes are awarded based on the number of matching numbers from your ticket to the drawn numbers. The jackpot is awarded to players who match all six main numbers.

• 6/6: Jackpot
• 5/6 + Bonus: Guaranteed $1,000,000 prize
• 5/6: Pooled prize (variable amount)
• 4/6: Pooled prize (variable amount)
• 3/6: $10
• 2/6 + Bonus: $5

Prize amounts for the pooled prize categories (5/6 and 4/6) vary depending on ticket sales and the number of winning tickets in those categories. The Guaranteed $1,000,000 prize is part of the Gold Ball Draw. A separate Gold Ball number is drawn along with the regular Lotto 6/49 numbers. If the Gold Ball number matches your Gold Ball number, you win either the Guaranteed $1 Million Prize, or the growing Gold Ball Jackpot, which starts at $10 Million and can grow to over $60 Million.

Odds of Winning

The overall odds of winning any prize in Lotto 6/49 are approximately 1 in 6.6.

Claiming Prizes

Prizes can be claimed through authorized lottery retailers, provincial lottery corporations, or through other designated channels, depending on the prize amount. Specific claiming procedures and deadlines vary by province.

Official Rules and Regulations

For complete details, refer to the official Lotto 6/49 rules and regulations as provided by the respective provincial lottery corporation.