Odds of Winning Ontario 49
Ontario 49 draws six main numbers from 1 to 49 plus one bonus number. The structure creates fixed odds for each prize tier.
Players select six numbers per ticket. Draws occur twice weekly on Wednesday and Saturday evenings.
Main Prize Odds
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The jackpot requires matching all six main numbers. The probability equals 1 in 13,983,816 per ticket line.
Multiple tickets improve chances linearly. Each additional line carries the same individual odds.
Secondary Prize Tiers
Matching five main numbers plus the bonus wins the second prize. Odds sit at 1 in 2,330,636.
Lower tiers include matching five, four, three, or two main numbers. Each tier carries progressively better odds and smaller payouts.
- 5 + bonus: 1 in 2,330,636
- 5 numbers: 1 in 55,492
- 4 numbers: 1 in 1,033
- 3 numbers: 1 in 57
- 2 numbers: 1 in 8
Bonus Number Role
The bonus number only affects the second prize tier. It does not influence lower prize categories.
Players cannot choose the bonus number. It appears randomly from the remaining 43 numbers after six main balls are drawn.
Expected Value Calculation
Expected value compares total prize pool against total combinations. Ontario 49 allocates roughly 45 percent of sales to prizes.
The calculation shows negative expected value across all prize levels. Long-term participation results in average loss equal to ticket cost minus expected return.
Ticket Purchase Options
Tickets cost C$1 per line. Players can purchase multiple lines on a single ticket up to a maximum of 10.
Retail locations and online platforms through OLG sell tickets. Online play requires an OLG account with age verification.
Play responsibly. Gambling can be addictive. Set a limit and stop if it stops being entertainment. 18+.