What are the Lotto 6/49 prize divisions?
Lotto 6/49 has 7 prize divisions in its Classic draw. Division 1 (the Classic top prize, fixed at C$5 million — not this game's jackpot) is reserved for entries matching every main number. Lower divisions reward partial matches, with prize amounts decreasing as the match requirements ease. A separate Gold Ball draw runs alongside the Classic draw with its own progressive Gold Ball Jackpot — from C$10 million up to C$68 million — which is this game's actual jackpot.
What's the minimum jackpot?
This game's jackpot is the Gold Ball Jackpot: it starts at C$10 million and grows by C$2 million every draw a White ball is drawn, up to a C$68 million ceiling, until a Gold ball is drawn and the jackpot is won — the next draw then restarts at C$10 million. C$5M (Classic, fixed) is a separate, fixed Division 1 prize from the Classic draw, not a rolling jackpot — the same C$5 million is paid every draw whether or not it's won.
What were the latest Lotto 6/49 division payouts?
Latest Lotto 6/49 draw had 7 divisions. Division 1 was not won — the Classic draw's Division 1 prize is fixed at C$5 million and never rolls, so the same amount is on offer next draw; the separate Gold Ball Jackpot, though, does grow — it climbs C$2 million with every White-ball draw, up to a C$68 million ceiling, until a Gold ball is drawn.
How are prize amounts calculated?
Most Lotto 6/49 divisions are pari-mutuel: a fixed percentage of the prize pool is split equally among that division's winners. With more winners in a tier, each ticket gets less; with fewer winners, more. Some lower divisions or jackpot-side games may use a fixed-prize structure instead.
How do I claim a Lotto 6/49 prize?
Claim through the official Interprovincial Lottery Corporation, not through this site. Smaller prizes can usually be paid at any authorised retailer; larger amounts require contacting the lottery operator directly with the original ticket and ID. Claim windows commonly run 90–180 days from the draw date.
Are Lotto 6/49 prizes taxed?
Lotto 6/49 (NZ) prizes are paid free of New Zealand income tax. As with any windfall, recipients should consider tax on subsequent investment earnings.
Are the prize numbers on this page official?
Numbers shown are aggregated from public draw broadcasts and operator pages. Always reconcile against Interprovincial Lottery Corporation's own record before claiming any prize. We do not pay prizes and have no affiliation with the operating lottery.
How many Lotto 6/49 draws are indexed here?
We currently track 911 Lotto 6/49 draws on Lottery FM with full winning-number, jackpot, and division payout history. Use the game page to browse the full archive or open any individual date for details.