Lotteries
Lottario Odds, Early Bird and Prizes
Lottario gives you 2 lines of six numbers for each dollar, plus a separate Early Bird draw. Below: the odds of every prize and where each dollar goes.
Out of 100,000 plays, about 17,112 win a prize (12,325 of them a free play). The top prize: about one winner in every 41 such crowds of 100,000.
0/6 + Bonus: 12,3253/6: 4,1433/6 + Bonus: 3454/6: 259
How it is calculated
Source: OLG game conditions checked Oct 29, 2026 · OLG page checked Oct 29, 2026
How a Lottario play works
- Choose six numbersPick six numbers from one to forty-five, or take a Quick Pick.
- A second line is addedFor each line you choose, the system adds six more computer-picked numbers. Both lines come with one play.
- Saturday main drawOLG draws six winning numbers, then one bonus number from the numbers left.
- Early Bird drawNext, four Early Bird numbers are drawn. Tickets issued by the end of Friday before the draw (Eastern Time) take part.
Every Lottario prize
| Match | Odds per play | Prize type |
|---|---|---|
| 6 of 6 | 1 in 4,072,530 | Share of the First Prize Pool (jackpot) |
| 5 of 6 + bonus | 1 in 678,755 | Fixed amount |
| 5 of 6 | 1 in 17,862 | Fixed amount |
| 4 of 6 + bonus | 1 in 7,145 | Fixed amount |
| 4 of 6 | 1 in 386.2 | Fixed amount |
| 3 of 6 + bonus | 1 in 289.7 | Fixed amount |
| 3 of 6 | 1 in 24.1 | Fixed amount |
| 0 of 6 + bonus | 1 in 8.11 | Fixed prize |
| Any prize | 1 in 5.84 | – |
Odds count both lines of one play. The calculator above shows the prize for each tier from OLG's game conditions.
Early Bird in numbers
Odds per play
1 in 4,967Chance that all four Early Bird numbers appear on one of your lines.
Who takes part
Tickets issued by the end of Friday (Eastern Time) before the Saturday draw.
How the prize is shared
A fixed Early Bird pool is split equally among all winners. More winners means a smaller share each.
No Early Bird winner
The Early Bird pool goes to the First Prize Pool.
Where the dollar goes
| Part | Share of sales | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| All prizes together | 51% | Starting point of the First Prize Pool |
| Fixed prizes, second to eighth | 29.2% on average | Paid before the jackpot is set |
| Jackpot (6 of 6) | What is left | Pool minus fixed prizes and Early Bird pool, plus any rollover |
The fixed-prize return is an average over many plays. The jackpot amount changes with sales and rollovers.
Lottario words
- Bonus number
- An extra number drawn after the six winning numbers. It only counts for the tiers marked + bonus.
- Quick Pick
- Numbers chosen at random by the system. They have the same odds as numbers you choose yourself.
- Free Play
- A prize of 2 Quick Pick lines for the next draw after you redeem it.
- Rollover
- If no one matches 6 of 6, the first prize amount is added to the next draw's First Prize Pool.
- Other OLG games
- Compare with Ontario 49 or see all lotteries in Ontario.
Sources
- OLG – About Lottario · checked Oct 29, 2026
- OLG – Lottario Game Conditions · checked Oct 29, 2026
- OLG – Lottario past results · checked Oct 29, 2026
Questions
What are the odds of winning Lottario?
The jackpot (6 of 6) odds are 1 in 4,072,530 per play. The odds of any prize are 1 in 5.84. Both count the 2 lines you get for each dollar.
What is the Lottario Early Bird?
A second draw of four numbers after the Saturday main draw. Tickets issued by the end of Friday before the draw take part. The odds are 1 in 4,967 per play, and the fixed pool is shared equally.
How many lines do you get in Lottario?
2 lines for each dollar. You choose six numbers or take a Quick Pick, and the system adds a second line of six computer-picked numbers.
When is the Lottario draw held?
On Saturday nights. The main draw and the Early Bird draw both take place then.
Does the Lottario jackpot roll over?
Yes. If no one matches 6 of 6, the first prize amount is added to the next draw's First Prize Pool. When someone wins it, the game conditions set a minimum pool.