What is Canada Ontario 49?
Ontario 49 is Ontario's provincial lottery with the same 6/49 format as the national Lotto 6/49 but with a separate draw and prize pool. With jackpot odds of 1 in 14 million — 21x better than US Powerball — and tickets at just CA$1 (~$0.75 USD), it's one of the best-value lotteries in North America. Prizes are completely tax-free in Canada. Operated by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). International players outside the US can purchase tickets through theLotter.
How to Play Canada Ontario 49
Pick 6 numbers from 1 to 49. A bonus number is drawn for second-prize matching. Match all 6 main numbers to win the jackpot. Draws are Wednesday and Saturday evenings.
US residents cannot currently purchase Canada Ontario 49 tickets online from US-based courier services. Federal regulations restrict Americans from buying foreign lottery tickets through internet courier services. To play Canada Ontario 49, you would need to purchase tickets in person while traveling to Canada.
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What Makes Canada Ontario 49 Special?
21x better odds than Powerball. Just ~$0.75 per ticket. 100% tax-free winnings in Canada. The same classic 6/49 format players worldwide love.
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How to Play Canada Ontario 49 (If Traveling to Canada)
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Canada Ontario 49 FAQ
You can buy official Canada Ontario 49 tickets online through licensed lottery courier services like theLotter. They purchase physical tickets from authorized retailers in Canada on your behalf and send you a scanned copy as proof. You keep 100% of any winnings. Note: US residents cannot currently purchase international lottery tickets online due to federal regulations.
The jackpot odds are 1 in 13,983,816, which is 21x better than US Powerball (1 in 292 million). The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 6.6. There are 7 prize tiers in total.
A Canada Ontario 49 ticket costs CA$1 (approximately $0.75 USD) when purchased at an authorized retailer in Canada. Online courier services charge a small service fee on top of the ticket price.
Canada does not tax lottery winnings — all prizes are paid out in full.
Canada Ontario 49 drawings are held every Wednesday & Saturday at 10:30 PM ET. Results are available within minutes of the draw on the official lottery website.
WinTheLottery.com is an independent informational site. We are not affiliated with Canada Ontario 49 or its operating organization. US residents cannot purchase international lottery tickets online due to federal regulations. This page is for informational and educational purposes only. US residents are responsible for reporting and paying applicable federal and state taxes on any lottery winnings. Must be 18+ to play. Play responsibly.