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Canadian Lotto Explained
What?
The Canadian Lotto 6/49 is one of Canada's national lottery games, launched in 1982. While it's primarily played in Canada, it has gained popularity among UK bettors who can place bets on the outcome of the draw through various bookmakers.
How?
- 6 main numbers plus a bonus number are drawn from a selection of 1 – 49. E.g.: 3 12 25 36 41 47 Bonus 9
- UK bettors can typically bet on 1 to 5 numbers being drawn, with or without the bonus ball
- Betting without the bonus ball offers higher payouts but lower odds of winning
- Including the bonus ball in your bet increases your chances of winning but reduces the potential payout
When?
The Canadian Lotto 6/49 is drawn twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays at approximately 10:30pm ET (3:30am GMT the following day).
UK bettors should check with their bookmaker for exact cut-off times, but it's typically 15-30 minutes before the draw.