ENCORE celebrates the most winners. For only $1, ENCORE is a bonus game that offers a chance to win $1 million. And with 22 ways to win and prizes starting at $2, there are a million reasons to say 'yes' to ENCORE. Just ask your lottery retailer to include ENCORE on Quick Picks with your host game.

How does Lottario encore work?

Encore is an add-on lottery you can play if you are already playing another lottery (Lotto 649, Lotto Max, Lottario, Ontario 49, Pick 2, Pick 3, Pick 4, or Daily Keno). The player chooses how many wagers he or she wishes to make (you can choose to play 1 to 10 combinations per ticket).

How do I find my encore numbers?

READING YOUR ENCORE LOTTO TICKET

Your Number: A seven-digit ENCORE number is printed below your regular ticket number(s) for each ENCORE played.

Does Encore have to be in order?

Players must match the last six of the seven ENCORE numbers in exact order to win the $100,000 prize.

What days are LOTTO MAX draws?

Draws are held every Tuesday and Friday, with LOTTO MAX tickets sold until 10:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) on draw nights.

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How do you win OLG encore?

Just ask your lottery retailer to include ENCORE on Quick Picks with your host game. Or mark how many ENCORE you want to play (1-10) on your Selection Slip. Cash prizes for matching left to right, right to left, or a combination of both. Overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 9.17.

What is Encore on a lottery ticket?

Encore. The Ticket: A bonus game attached to another draw-based lottery game that offers an extra chance to win for $1. Receive an additional set of numbers to match against the ENCORE draw.

How does maxmillions work for Lotto Max?

To win or share a MAXMILLIONS prize, you must exactly match all seven numbers on one line of your ticket; there are no subsidiary prizes. Any jackpot or MAXMILLIONS prizes not won will carry over to the jackpot (or MAXMILLIONS prizes, if applicable) for the subsequent draw.

What is the cut off time to buy Lotto Max in Ontario?

Buying Tickets

A: The purchase cut-off time is 7:30 pm PT/8:30 pm MT/9:30 pm CT the evening of the draw for DAILY GRAND, LOTTO MAX, LOTTO 6/49, WESTERN 649, WESTERN MAX and PICK tickets.

How much is Lottario ticket?

ALL About LOTTARIO. Two chances to win per $1 play. Each $1 play includes two sets of six numbers from 1-45. Two draws per ticket – Main Draw and Early Bird Draw.

How much tax do you pay if you win the lottery in Canada?

Winnings from a Canadian lottery such as Lotto Max or 649 are considered to be windfalls, and windfalls are not subject to tax. Even winnings from a sweepstake or lottery sponsored by a charitable organization are generally tax-free.

How do I know if I won Lotto Max?

H. Barcode: To see if you won, scan the barcode on your ticket using the ticket checker at a participating retailer; ask the retailer to scan the barcode at a lottery terminal; or use the OLG App. Learn more here.

Which lottery has best odds Canada?

Billed as Canada's favourite lottery, Lotto 6/49 offers a starting jackpot of $5 million which can rollover indefinitely until it is won. A ticket costs $3, which also includes a unique 10-digit code for the $1 million guaranteed prize draw.

How do you play maxmillions?

How to win Maxmillions. Seven numbers from 1 to 50 are drawn for each MAXMILLIONS Draw. You must match all seven numbers to win. There are no subsidiary prizes.

What is maxmillions?

When the Lotto Max jackpot reaches $50 million, there are additional prizes of $1 million offered. These additional prizes are called MAXMILLIONS™. For every $5 play, you receive three sets of seven numbers ranging from 1 to 50. ... Players receive a Free Play when they match 3/7 numbers on their Lotto Max Selection.

How much does Ontario 49 cost?

ALL ABOUT ONTARIO 49. $1 per play. Jackpot is fixed at $2 million per draw. Play 6 numbers from 1 to 49 (just like LOTTO 6/49).

Can you stay anonymous after winning the lottery in Canada?

Can a winner remain anonymous? We consider requests for anonymity on a case by case basis, but the exceptions are rare. BCLC's role is to ensure that above all else, the integrity of the lottery system is upheld.

Is Lotto Max paid in a lump sum?

Lotto Max drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday. Lotto Max is played similarly to its predecessor, with players selecting seven numbers from a field of 50 (originally 49). ... As with all Canadian lottery jackpot games, winners receive their prize in a tax-free lump sum.

Has anyone claimed the 70 million Lotto Max?

Lotto Max $70,000,000 winning ticket sold in British Columbia -- but no one has claimed it yet. One Lotto Max player in British Columbia is $70 million richer, with the winning ticket in Tuesday night's lottery draw sold in Burnaby, B.C.

Can I share my lottery winnings with my family?

Essentially, there is no limit to the amount of lottery winnings you can gift to a family member. This relates to the general rule that you can gift however much money you like. That said, any amount of money gifted that's above your annual allowances could be subject to inheritance tax.

Can you wear a mask to claim lottery Canada?

Customers are required to wear face masks at the Prize Centre. Wherever possible, maintaining six feet (two metres) of distance from other individuals is encouraged.

Can you give lottery winnings to family in Canada?

Any amounts arising from any source, including lottery winnings, can be gifted to any person without Canadian tax implications.