Canadian Lotto 6/49
About This Lottery
Canadian Lotto 6/49 is Canada's most famous lottery — it's been going since 1982 and was actually one of the first lotteries in North America to let you pick your own numbers. You choose 6 numbers from 1 to 49, plus a bonus number is drawn.
In 2019 the game got a major upgrade. Now every draw has two jackpots: the Classic Draw jackpot (starts at $5 million CAD) and the Gold Ball jackpot, which keeps growing from draw to draw until someone wins it. The Gold Ball has topped $70 million.
Two draws per week — Wednesday and Saturday — means two chances at two separate jackpots every week.
How to Play
Pick 6 numbers from 1 to 49 — that's the Classic Draw. There's also a bonus number drawn that qualifies you for second prize if you match 5 of your 6 plus the bonus.
The Gold Ball Draw is a bonus jackpot on the same ticket. One Gold Ball is drawn from a growing pool, and whoever holds that number wins the Gold Ball jackpot. As the pool grows over draws, the odds of winning it decrease, but the prize keeps building.
Each ticket also comes with an Encore number — a separate draw with a $1 million top prize. Three games on one ticket.
Buy Tickets with Crypto
Play Canadian Lotto 6/49 here using crypto. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major coins are accepted — just deposit and you're ready for the Wednesday and Saturday draws.
When you buy a ticket here, you get the full package: Classic Draw, Gold Ball Draw, and Encore all on one ticket, just like buying in Canada. Your crypto covers everything.
Winnings from any prize tier are credited to your account and withdrawable as crypto.
Prizes & Odds
Canadian Lotto 6/49 pays across six levels for the Classic Draw. The jackpot starts at $5 million CAD, and lower prizes range from $5 to around $100,000 depending on what you match.
On top of that, the Gold Ball jackpot grows every draw until someone wins it — it started at $1 million and can keep climbing. When it finally pays out, it's usually a massive sum.
The best news for Canadians: lottery prizes are tax-free in Canada. Every dollar of your win is yours to keep.
When Are the Draws?
Lotto 6/49 draws happen every Wednesday and Saturday at around 10:30 PM Eastern Time. If you're in a different time zone, adjust accordingly — the draw waits for no one.
Sales close about an hour before draw time, so get your ticket in by around 9:30 PM ET on draw nights. Online platforms may have slightly different cutoffs.
Results are posted on provincial lottery websites immediately after each draw. Check Wednesday and Saturday nights to see if you've won.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canadian Lotto 6/49?
Canadian Lotto 6/49 is Canada's famous national lottery, running since 1982. You pick 6 numbers from 1 to 49, and every ticket covers three draws: the Classic jackpot (starts at $5 million), the Gold Ball jackpot (keeps building across draws), and the Encore draw. Draws are every Wednesday and Saturday.
What are my chances of winning Canadian Lotto 6/49?
Classic jackpot odds are about 1 in 14 million. But overall, roughly 1 in 6.6 Classic Draw tickets wins a prize. Plus the Gold Ball and Encore give you extra shots.
How do I play Canadian Lotto 6/49 online?
Sign up, deposit, choose 6 numbers, and confirm by around 9:30 PM ET on draw nights. One ticket covers all three prize components.
Can I buy Canadian Lotto 6/49 tickets with crypto?
Yes — pay with Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other supported crypto. All winnings from Classic, Gold Ball, and Encore go back to your account as crypto.
When does Canadian Lotto 6/49 draw?
Wednesday and Saturday draws at approximately 10:30 PM Eastern Time. Cutoff is about one hour before.
Where can I see Canadian Lotto 6/49 results?
Check results after the Wednesday and Saturday draws on this platform or provincial lottery sites. Your account updates automatically.
