Lotto 6/49
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Lotto 6/49 is a national lottery game in Canada. It was first introduced in 1982 and has become one of the most popular lottery games in the country. The game requires players to select six numbers from 1 to 49, plus an additional bonus number, which increases the chances of winning a prize.
The jackpot prize for Lotto 6/49 tickets starts at CA$5 million and can reach up to CA$50 million if there are no winners in a draw. Players can also choose to play with a group of friends or family members to increase their chances of winning. Prizes range from small amounts up to millions of dollars and jackpots are shared amongst all winners.
About Lotto 6/49
Since its inception in 1966, Lotto 6/49 has been conducted by some of Canada’s provincial and territorial governments; the game is now administered and operated by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). The national jackpot currently starts at CA$10 million (US $7.1 million) per draw, with minimum prize payments of CA$100 000.
The most recent jackpot winner to claim a cash prize was Karim Bekkali from Quebec on January 20, 2018. As of March 2019, there have been 17 jackpot winners who collected their prize money in cash and another 11 that chose annuity payments over a period of time instead.
How To Buy Lotto 6/49 Tickets?
Buying Lotto 6/49 tickets online is easy, and there are several ways to do it:
Once you have purchased your Lotto 6/49 tickets online, you will receive an email confirmation with the details of your purchase. You can also log into your account to view your purchase history.
One Lotto 6/49 Ticket = Two Jackpots
CLASSIC DRAW
CA$5 Million Jackpot every draw.
The classic Lotto 6/49 game!
GOLD BALL Draw
Guaranteed CA$1 Million Prize or the Gold Ball Jackpot,
which can grow up to CA$68 Million!
Classic Draw Prize Payouts & Odds Lotto 6/49
Overall odds of winning any prize per CA$3 play are 1 in 6.6
| Match | Prize Amount | Odds** / CA$3 Play |
|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | CA$5 000 000 | 1 in 13,983,816 |
| 5/6+ | 32.15% of the Pools Fund * | 1 in 2,330,636 |
| 5/6 | 13.5% of the Pools Fund * | 1 in 55,492 |
| 4/6 | 54.35% of the Pools Fund * | 1 in 1,033 |
| 3/6 | CA$10 | 1 in 56.7 |
| 2/6+ | CA$5 | 1 in 81.2 |
| 2/7 | CA$3 Free Play | 1 in 8.3 |
| + Match designated number of Classic Draw numbers plus the Bonus Number. | ||
| * The Pools Fund is the ‘Prize Fund’ (18.33% of sales) minus the sum of all the prizes payable to the winners in the 2/6, 2/6 + Bonus and the 3/6 categories. | ||
| ** Approximate Odds. | ||
Gold Ball Draw Prize Payouts & Odds Lotto 6/49
Gold Ball Draw Prizes & Odds
| Match | Win | Chances to Win Per Selection |
|---|---|---|
| Exact 10-digit match only | CA$1 000 000 or Gold Ball Jackpot | Variable, depending on number of CA$3 plays issued for that draw. |
| * Odds to win the Gold Ball Draw are one out of the total number of Gold Ball Draw Numbers issued for that draw. | ||
- Gold Ball Draw rewards are not distributed among multiple winners.
- Gold Ball Draw winning selection is exact match only, in the order the numbers appear.
- The Guaranteed $1 Million Prize is awarded when the Gold Ball is not drawn.
- If the Gold Ball isn't drawn, the jackpot increases by $2M for the next draw until it is selected, at which point the jackpot resets to $10M.
Extra Prize Payouts & Odds Lotto 6/49
Odds of winning any prize per CA$1 Extra play are 1 in 6.5
| Match | Prize Amount | Odds* / Selection |
|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | CA$500 000 | 1 in 3,764,376 |
| 3/4 | CA$1 000 | 1 in 9,906 |
| 2/4 | CA$10 | 1 in 141 |
| 1/4 | CA$1 | 1 in 6.8 |
| For the top prize, multiple players with the same winning number will each receive the full amount of CA$500 000. | ||
| * Approximate Odds. | ||
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- Large Jackpots
- Affordable Ticket Prices
- Easy to Play
- Multiple Draws Per Week
- Variety of Prizes
- Supports Charities
- Quick Pick Option
- Good Odds for Smaller Prizes
- Easy to Check Results
- Risk of Addiction
- Not a Reliable Source of Income
Jenny Moser –
I’ve been buying tickets for Lotto 6/49 for over a year now and I’m totally addicted! It’s so simple to play, and the potential payouts are huge. I’ve won some smaller prizes so far, but I’m hoping to hit the jackpot one day. Playing Lotto 6/49 every week has become a habit for me, and it’s always exciting when the draw is held.