Canada Lotto 6/49 Lottery

Lotto 6/49 is a Canadian lottery game that is drawn every Wednesday and Saturday. To play Lotto 6/49, players choose six numbers from a pool of 1 to 49. A Bonus number is also drawn from the same pool. The jackpot is awarded to players who match all six numbers drawn.

How to Play:

• Purchase a Lotto 6/49 ticket from an authorized retailer.
• Select six numbers from 1 to 49, or choose a Quick Pick option for randomly generated numbers.
• Check your ticket after the draw to see if you've won.

Prize Structure:

• 6/6: Jackpot (shared if multiple winners)
• 5/6 + Bonus: Guaranteed Prize. Exact amount varies based on sales and number of winners.
• 5/6: Fixed Prize (typically around $2,000, but subject to variations).
• 4/6 + Bonus: Fixed Prize (typically around $80, but subject to variations).
• 4/6: Fixed Prize (typically around $40, but subject to variations).
• 3/6 + Bonus: Fixed Prize (typically around $20, but subject to variations).
• 3/6: Free Ticket for a future Lotto 6/49 draw.
• 2/6 + Bonus: Free Ticket for a future Lotto 6/49 draw.

Jackpot: The Lotto 6/49 jackpot starts at $5 million and grows until someone wins. The jackpot can reach very significant amounts.

Guaranteed Prize Draw: In addition to the main Lotto 6/49 draw, every ticket purchased is automatically entered into a Guaranteed Prize Draw for a fixed $1 million prize. This draw uses a separate random number generator, and is independent of the main draw.

ENCORE: Players can add ENCORE to their Lotto 6/49 ticket for an extra $1 per play. ENCORE provides a chance to win additional prizes by matching a seven-digit number drawn during the ENCORE draw.

Claiming Prizes: Prizes can be claimed at authorized retailers or at OLG prize centers, depending on the prize amount. Check the OLG website for specific prize claiming instructions.

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

Please gamble responsibly.