Lotto 6/49: rules of the game and frequently asked questions
How Lotto 6/49 is played, how the prize tiers work and what this site offers, in brief. Only the operator's official rules are binding.
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Rules of the game
How is Lotto 6/49 played?
Lotto 6/49 is Canada's national lottery, drawn every Wednesday and Saturday (Classic Draw). You play 6 numbers from 49; a bonus number is then drawn from the remaining balls. Data: BCLC (British Columbia Lottery Corporation).
How does the Bonus number work?
The Bonus number is drawn after the winning numbers from the remaining balls; it counts if it is among your own numbers.
Winning
What are the odds of winning?
The chance of the top tier (6 matches) is 1 in 13.983.816; the chance of winning anything is about 1 in 7. All tiers with their exact probability are on the Odds page.