Canada Lotto 6/49 How to Play & Prize Rules
๐จ๐ฆ CanadaUpdated: Apr 20, 2026
Game Overview
CountryCanada
OperatorInterprovincial Lottery Corp.
Draw DaysWednesday & Saturday
Draw Time10:30 PM Eastern
Ticket Price$3 per play
Lotto 6/49 is Canada's most popular national lottery, operated by the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation. Players choose 6 numbers from 1 to 49. After the 6 main numbers are drawn, one bonus number is drawn from the remaining 43. There are 7 prize tiers. Since 2022, each $3 ticket automatically includes a unique 10-digit number entered into a guaranteed $1 million Guaranteed Prize Draw every draw. All prizes are tax-free in Canada.
Prize Tiers: Winning Conditions & Odds
| Tier | Winning Condition | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | Match all 6 main numbers | 1/13,983,816 |
| 2nd | 5 main + Bonus number | 1/2,330,636 |
| 3rd | 5 main numbers only | 1/55,491 |
| 4th | 4 main numbers | 1/1,032 |
| 5th | 3 main numbers | 1/57 |
| 6th | 2 main + Bonus number | 1/81 |
| 7th | 2 main numbers only | 1/8.5 |
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Main Numbers ยท 1โ49
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How to Buy
Lotto 6/49 tickets cost $3 per play, which includes the main draw entry and a Guaranteed Prize Draw ticket number.
RetailAvailable at authorized lottery retailers in all Canadian provinces and territories. Choose your own numbers or use Quick Pick for random selection. Must be of legal age in your province (18 or 19).
OnlineAvailable through provincial platforms โ OLG (Ontario), Loto-Quรฉbec (Quebec), PlayNow (BC), and others. Must be physically located in the relevant province at time of purchase.
SubscriptionsMost provincial lottery platforms offer subscription services, automatically entering your numbers into every draw so you never miss a drawing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Guaranteed Prize Draw?โพ
Since June 2022, every $3 Lotto 6/49 ticket includes a unique 10-digit selection number automatically entered into a guaranteed $1 million prize draw every Wednesday and Saturday. Exactly one $1 million prize is drawn per draw โ this is separate from the main 6/49 jackpot.
Are Canadian lottery prizes taxable?โพ
In Canada, lottery prizes are not subject to income tax. Winnings are considered windfall gains and received tax-free. Any interest earned on prize money after winning is taxable. This is a significant advantage compared to US lotteries, where federal and state taxes can take 37โ40% of large prizes.
What is the largest Lotto 6/49 jackpot ever won?โพ
The largest Lotto 6/49 jackpot in Canadian history was $68 million, won in 2023. Since launching in 1982, Lotto 6/49 has created thousands of millionaires from coast to coast.
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