Lotto Max odds of winning
The odds of winning the Lotto Max jackpot are 1 in 33,446,140 per $6 play, and about 1 in 5.8 for any prize, free plays included. Western Max, sold in Western Canada, is 1 in 33,294,800 for its jackpot at $2 a play.
Checked 2026-11-11. Sources: WCLC Lotto Max; WCLC Western Max.
Lotto Max prizes and odds
$6 a play, 4 selections of 7 numbers from 1 to 52, plus a bonus number. Sold: across Canada (prize table as published by WCLC).
| Match | Prize | Odds per play (printed) | Exact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 of 7 | Win or share main jackpot of at least $10 million | 1 in 33,446,140 | 1 in 33,446,140 |
| 6 of 7 + Bonus | Share of 18.50% of the Pools Fund | 1 in 4,778,020 | 1 in 4,778,020 |
| 6 of 7 | Share of 18.85% of the Pools Fund | 1 in 108,591 | 1 in 108,591 |
| 5 of 7 + Bonus | Share of 12.25% of the Pools Fund | 1 in 36,197 | 1 in 36,197 |
| 5 of 7 | Share of 27.50% of the Pools Fund | 1 in 1,684 | 1 in 1,684 |
| 4 of 7 + Bonus | Share of 22.90% of the Pools Fund | 1 in 1,010 | 1 in 1,010 |
| 4 of 7 | $20 | 1 in 72.2 | 1 in 72.2 |
| 3 of 7 + Bonus | $20 | 1 in 72.2 | 1 in 72.2 |
| 3 of 7 | Free Play (four Quick Pick selections) | 1 in 7.0 | 1 in 7.0 |
Any prize: 1 in 5.83 per play (the lottery prints about 1 in 5.8). Source: WCLC, checked 2026-11-11.
Western Max prizes and odds
$2 a play, 3 selections of 7 numbers from 1 to 50, plus a bonus number. Sold: Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the territories.
| Match | Prize | Odds per play (printed) | Exact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 of 7 | Win or share $2 million | 1 in 33,294,800 | 1 in 33,294,800 |
| 6 of 7 + Bonus | Win or share $100,000 | 1 in 4,756,400 | 1 in 4,756,400 |
| 6 of 7 | $1,000 | 1 in 113,248 | 1 in 113,248 |
| 5 of 7 + Bonus | $200 | 1 in 37,749 | 1 in 37,749 |
| 5 of 7 | $100 | 1 in 1,841 | 1 in 1,841 |
| 4 of 7 + Bonus | $20 | 1 in 1,105 | 1 in 1,105 |
| 4 of 7 | $10 | 1 in 82.9 | 1 in 82.9 |
| 3 of 7 + Bonus | $10 | 1 in 82.9 | 1 in 82.9 |
| 3 of 7 | Free Play (three Quick Pick selections) | 1 in 8.5 | 1 in 8.5 |
Any prize: 1 in 6.98 per play (the lottery prints about 1 in 7). Source: WCLC, checked 2026-11-11.
How the odds are worked out
A selection matches exactly m of the k main numbers with probability C(k, m) × C(n − k, k − m) ÷ C(n, k). The bonus number is drawn from the n − k numbers left, and the selection holds k − m of them, so it matches the bonus with probability (k − m) ÷ (n − k). A play with several selections multiplies the chance per selection by their number.
Worked example, Lotto Max jackpot: C(52, 7) = 133,784,560 possible draws, ÷ 4 selections per play = 33,446,140.
Prize amounts marked "share of the Pools Fund" depend on sales and the number of winners in each draw, so they are not fixed. Every game pays back less than it costs on average.
Questions
What are the odds of winning the Lotto Max jackpot?
1 in 33,446,140 per $6 play (4 selections; 1 in 133,784,560 for one selection), as the lottery prints it. That is the number of ways to choose 7 numbers from 52.
What are the odds of winning anything on Lotto Max?
About 1 in 5.8 per play, free plays included (the lottery prints 5.8).
How is Western Max different from Lotto Max?
Western Max is sold only in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the territories. It costs $2 a play (3 selections), picks 7 of 50, and pays fixed prizes below the top tiers. Its jackpot odds are 1 in 33,294,800 per play.
Are lottery winnings taxed in Canada?
No. The CRA says lottery winnings of any amount are not taxed, unless the prize is really income from employment, a business or property; interest earned on the money afterwards is taxed. See lottery winnings tax in Canada.
Won? Lottery winnings are not taxed in Canada, but interest on them is.
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