Ontario 49 (Canada) Lottery Results & Winning Numbers

• The jackpot is fixed at $2,000,000 and is paid as a tax-free lump sum.
• Players can opt to add numbers to their regular tickets, similar to what players can do in Brazilian lottery games. That increases the odds of winning with that ticket.
• People playing directly from lottery retailers in Ontario, Canada, can opt for the Encore play option. Paying $1, players participate in a bonus game with prizes up to $1,000,000.
• Players have up to 12 months to claim their prizes.

How to Play Ontario 49?

1. Ontario 49 can be played online in Canada or anywhere in the world through the online lottery websites we recommend. Check their features and discounts, then choose one that suits your preferences and register an account.
2. Proceed to add tickets to your cart by choosing six numbers from 1 to 49. When satisfied, proceed to checkout.
3. Pay with your favorite payment methods and wait for confirmation. Save your tickets somewhere safe.
4. Bookmark this page and come back to check the Ontario 49 results.

Ontario 49 Ticket Cost

• CA$1 per game.
• CA$1 for an Encore entry (Ontario only).

Advance Draws

Players can choose to play in up to 26 draws in advance, which means 52 draws without returning to the retailer or online lottery website even once. Those who opt for it can only worry about coming back here to check the Ontario 49 results.

The Top 5 Successful Stories of Ontario 49 Winners

1. $2 Million (Windsor) – The numbers 6, 8, 14, 31, 34, and 45 granted one anonymous winner from Windsor a millionaire prize just a week after another resident took $1 million from Lotto 6/49. The prize came out on December 9, 2017.
2. $2 Million (Kincardine) – Father of three and grandfather of six, Richard Butler won $2 million by playing Ontario 49. His victory was announced on April 8, 2021, and, similar to other winners, he checked his tickets a couple of dozens of times. Almost in his 80s, he plans to give himself some treats and take care of his family.
3. $2 Million (Newmarket) – Pathmathasan Sivapathasundaram performed better than odds and received $2 million on February 22, 2020. He purchased the lucky ticket on Westney Road. Man of a few words, he did not say how he would use his large prize.
4. $2 Million (Thorold) – John McGean and Shelly Maiuk used to play Ontario 49, Lotto Max, and Lottario together until they won $2 million on January 5, 2019. The couple already has a son and two grandchildren, and part of their prize will be used to assist them. Aside from it, they plan to renovate the house and travel.
5. $50,000 (Thunder Bay) – Second-tier prizes that go to getting 5 numbers plus the bonus ball are also noteworthy. Martha Burgsteden won $50,000 in the Ontario 49 results of March 4, 2020. She is a mother of 64 years who has been playing lotteries for decades. With her reasonable prize, she plans to give her retirement a small boost.

Ontario 49 History

There have been some changes to the Canadian lottery game Ontario 49 since its creation. Let us tell a bit about its history.

• 1997 – Year of the first draw of Ontario 49.
• 2000 – The game starts to be operated by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG).
• 2014 – Jackpots fixed at $2,000,000, and the overall odds changed from 1 in 54 to 1 in 6.6 only, thanks to new categories.