🍁 Canadian Lottery Games Guide

Your complete guide to lottery games across Canada. Learn about national and provincial lotteries, how to play, and where to purchase tickets in your province.

🎰 National Lottery Games

These games are available across all Canadian provinces and territories:

Lotto Max

Feature	Details
How to Play	Choose 7 numbers from 1-50
Draw Days	Tuesday and Friday
Ticket Cost	$5 for 3 selections
Minimum Jackpot	$10 million
Maximum Jackpot	$70 million + MaxMillions
Odds of Winning Jackpot	1 in 33,294,800

Lotto 6/49

Feature	Details
How to Play	Choose 6 numbers from 1-49
Draw Days	Wednesday and Saturday
Ticket Cost	$3 per play
Guaranteed Prize	$1 million (Gold Ball Draw)
Average Jackpot	$5-10 million
Odds of Winning Jackpot	1 in 13,983,816

Daily Grand

Feature	Details
How to Play	Choose 5 numbers (1-49) + 1 Grand Number (1-7)
Draw Days	Monday and Thursday
Ticket Cost	$3 per play
Top Prize	$1,000 per day for life
Second Prize	$25,000 per year for life
Odds of Top Prize	1 in 13,348,188

Available Games

• Lotto Max (National)
• Lotto 6/49 (National)
• Daily Grand (National)
• Ontario 49
• Lottario
• Daily Keno
• Instant Games (scratch cards)

Ontario 49

Ontario's regional lottery game with jackpots starting at $2 million.

Feature	Details
How to Play	Choose 6 numbers from 1-49
Draw Days	Wednesday and Saturday
Ticket Cost	$1 per play
Odds of Jackpot	1 in 13,983,816

How to Check Your OLG Ticket

• Online: Visit lottery.olg.ca and use the "Check Your Numbers" tool
• Mobile App: Download the OLG Lottery app for iOS or Android
• In-Person: Use the self-serve checker at any OLG retailer
• Phone: Call 1-800-387-0098

Claiming Prizes in Ontario

Prize Amount	How to Claim
Up to $999.90	Any OLG retailer
$1,000 to $49,999.90	OLG Prize Centre or by mail
$50,000+	OLG Prize Centre (appointment required)

OLG Prize Centre Location:
70 Foster Drive, Suite 800, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 6V2
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Time Limit: You have 12 months from the draw date to claim your prize.

Available Games

• Lotto Max (National)
• Lotto 6/49 (National)
• Daily Grand (National)
• BC/49
• Poker Lotto
• Daily Grand
• Keno

BC/49

British Columbia's regional draw game.

Feature	Details
How to Play	Choose 6 numbers from 1-49
Draw Days	Wednesday and Saturday
Ticket Cost	$1 per play
Minimum Jackpot	$1 million

Claiming Prizes in BC

Prize Amount	How to Claim
Up to $9,999.90	Any lottery retailer
$10,000 to $99,999.90	BCLC Prize Centre or by mail
$100,000+	BCLC Prize Centre (appointment required)

Available Games

• Lotto Max (National)
• Lotto 6/49 (National)
• Daily Grand (National)
• Quebec 49
• Quebec Max
• Lotto Poker
• Grande Vie
• Banco

Quebec 49

Feature	Details
How to Play	Choose 6 numbers from 1-49
Draw Days	Wednesday and Saturday
Ticket Cost	$2 per play
Minimum Jackpot	$2 million

Claiming Prizes in Quebec

Winners must claim prizes at Loto-Québec offices or authorized retailers. Large prizes require an appointment at a Loto-Québec regional office.

Available Games

• Lotto Max (National)
• Lotto 6/49 (National)
• Daily Grand (National)
• Atlantic 49
• Bucko
• Salsa Bingo
• TAG

Atlantic 49

Feature	Details
How to Play	Choose 6 numbers from 1-49
Draw Days	Wednesday and Saturday
Ticket Cost	$1 per play

Claiming Prizes in Atlantic Canada

Prizes can be claimed at ALC retailers or regional offices depending on the amount. Contact ALC for specific claim procedures.

Available Games

• Lotto Max (National)
• Lotto 6/49 (National)
• Daily Grand (National)
• Western Max
• Western 649
• Extra
• Pick 2 & Pick 3

Western 649

Feature	Details
How to Play	Choose 6 numbers from 1-49
Draw Days	Wednesday and Saturday
Ticket Cost	$2 per play

Claiming Prizes in Western Canada

Prize claim procedures vary by province. Visit WCLC.com or contact customer service for specific information for your region.

📱 Online Lottery Play

Many provinces now offer online lottery purchase and play through official websites and mobile apps:

Available Online Services:

• Ontario (OLG.ca): Full online lottery purchase for residents 18+
• British Columbia (PlayNow.com): Complete online gambling platform including lottery
• Quebec (Loteries.lotoquebec.com): Online lottery ticket purchase
• Atlantic Canada (ALCentral.ca): Online play for some games
• Western Canada: Limited online options, check WCLC.com for updates

Benefits of Playing Online:

• Never miss a draw with subscriptions
• Automatic number checking
• Email notifications for wins
• Digital ticket storage (never lose a ticket)
• Automatic deposit of winnings under certain amounts

Online Play Requirements:

• Must be 18+ (19+ in some provinces)
• Must be a resident of the province
• Must register with valid ID
• Must use payment methods registered in your name
• Subject to deposit and play limits for responsible gaming

🎯 General Tips for All Canadian Lottery Players

Before You Play:

• Set a budget and stick to it - only play with money you can afford to lose
• Understand the odds (see our Odds & Probability Guide)
• Play for entertainment, not as an investment
• Never borrow money to play lottery games

After You Purchase:

• Sign the back of your ticket immediately
• Store your ticket in a safe place
• Check results from official sources only
• Be aware of claim deadlines (usually 12 months)
• For large wins, consider consulting a financial advisor before claiming

Security & Scams:

• Never give your ticket to anyone else to check
• Legitimate lotteries never charge fees to claim prizes
• Be wary of emails or calls claiming you won a lottery you didn't enter
• Only purchase tickets from authorized retailers or official websites
• Report suspected fraud to your provincial lottery corporation