Lotto 6/49 6/49 + 1
Latest draw · 17.10.2026
5222326293748
- Next draw
- Wed 21.10.2026, 22:30
- Price per line
- 3.00 $
- Jackpot odds
- 1 : 13,983,816
Lottery in Canada: all games, results, jackpots & rules
In Canada you can play 3 of the lotteries covered on this site. Here they are at a glance – with the latest winning numbers, the current jackpot, the next draw and a comparison of odds and prices.
Key facts
- Operator
- Interprovincial Lottery Corporation + regional corporations (Loto-Québec, OLG, BCLC, Atlantic Lottery, WCLC)
- Regulator
- Provinces
- Minimum age
- 18 or 19 depending on the province
- Tax on winnings
- none – winnings are tax-free
Lotteries in Canada
Lotto Max 7/52 + 1
Latest draw · 16.10.2026
111133641435152
- Next draw
- Tue 20.10.2026, 22:30
- Price per line
- 1.50 $
- Jackpot odds
- 1 : 133,784,560
Québec 49 6/49 + 1
Latest draw · 17.10.2026
4122225434641
- Next draw
- Wed 21.10.2026, 22:30
- Price per line
- 1.00 $
- Jackpot odds
- 1 : 13,983,816
Comparison: odds and prices
| Format | Jackpot odds | Price per line | Expected value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotto 6/49 | 6/49 + 1 | 1 : 13,983,816 | 3.00 $ | – |
| Québec 49 | 6/49 + 1 | 1 : 13,983,816 | 1.00 $ | – |
| Lotto Max | 7/52 + 1 | 1 : 133,784,560 | 1.50 $ | – |
Sorted by jackpot odds. The expected value shows how much of the stake comes back as prizes on average (with the current jackpot).
History
Lotto 6/49 was first drawn on 12 June 1982 – Canada's first national lottery in which players chose their own numbers. Lotto Max followed on 25 September 2009 and now offers the country's biggest jackpots. Québec 49 is a Loto-Québec game sold only in Quebec.
Who runs the lottery in Canada?
Gambling in Canada is a provincial matter. The national games (Lotto 6/49, Lotto Max) are coordinated by the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation and sold by the regional corporations – Loto-Québec, OLG (Ontario), BCLC (British Columbia), Atlantic Lottery and the Western Canada Lottery Corporation.
Minimum age and tax
The minimum age depends on the province: 18 in Quebec, Alberta and Manitoba, 19 in most other provinces. Lottery winnings are not taxable in Canada.
Lotto 6/49 or Lotto Max?
Lotto 6/49 has better jackpot odds (1 in 13,983,816) and a guaranteed $1 million Gold Ball prize; Lotto Max has longer odds but much bigger jackpots and Maxmillions prizes. The comparison above shows price, odds and current expected value for each game.
Frequently asked questions
Are lottery winnings taxed in Canada?
No. Lottery winnings are not taxable income in Canada.
How old do you have to be to buy a lottery ticket in Canada?
18 in Quebec, Alberta and Manitoba; 19 in most other provinces.
When are Lotto 6/49 and Lotto Max drawn?
Lotto 6/49 on Wednesday and Saturday, Lotto Max on Tuesday and Friday.