Canada's national lottery
Lotto 6/49 was introduced in 1982 by the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation and was Canada's first lottery to offer free number selection and uncapped jackpots. Since September 2022, the Gold Ball add-on draw guarantees a raffle prize of at least CA$1 million.
You choose 6 main numbers from 1 to 49. Additionally, a bonus number is drawn from the same pool (after the main numbers, so no overlap is possible). A ticket costs CA$3.00. Draws take place every Wednesday and Saturday at around 10:30pm Eastern Time.
| Match | Prize |
|---|---|
| 6 matches | Jackpot (ab CA$ 5 Mio.) |
| 5 matches + Bonus | Gewinnklasse 2 |
| 5 matches | Gewinnklasse 3 |
| 4 matches | Gewinnklasse 4 |
| 3 matches | CA$ 10 fix |
| 2 matches + Bonus | CA$ 5 fix |
| 2 matches | Gratis-Los |
The bonus number only matters for 5 matches and for 2 matches. With 4 or 3 matches, you win the relevant division regardless of the bonus number. With only 2 matches and no bonus, you get a free play ticket instead of cash.
LottoAnalyzer analyses all Canada Lotto draws.
Official participation is through the retailers and platforms of the lottery's home country. Courier services buy tickets for players abroad; check beforehand whether this is permitted in your country.
You don't win cash, but a free play ticket for the next draw.
With 4 or 3 matches, Canada Lotto pays out regardless of the bonus number. Only with 5 or 2 matches does the bonus number decide a higher prize division.