Lotto 6/49 & more — tax-free lottery winnings in Canada
Canada is one of the best countries in the world to win the lottery — all prizes are completely tax-free, no matter how large. Lotto 6/49, operated by the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation, has been the country's flagship draw since 1982. With jackpots regularly exceeding CA$10 million and far better odds than US lotteries, Canadian lotteries offer outstanding value for international players.
Tax rate: Completely tax-free — Canada does not tax lottery winnings at all
Lottery operator: Interprovincial Lottery Corporation (OLG, BCLC, Loto-Québec)
Note: Non-residents may face additional withholding taxes. US residents always owe federal + state tax regardless of where the lottery is based. Use our tax calculator →
Tax-free winnings are the biggest draw. Lotto 6/49 has odds of 1 in 13.98 million — over 20x better than US Powerball. Tickets cost just CA$3 (~$2.20 USD). Canada also runs Lotto Max with jackpots up to CA$70 million. Every dollar you win is yours to keep.
International players outside the US can purchase Lotto 6/49 tickets through theLotter, which buys official tickets on your behalf from authorized Canadian retailers. Canadian residents can also buy through provincial lottery sites like OLG.ca, PlayNow.com (BCLC), and LotoQuebec.com.
Buy official Canada lottery tickets online through theLotter
Buy Tickets Now →Available to players outside the US. US residents cannot purchase international lottery tickets online.