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Atlantic Lottery Games in NB, NS, PEI and NL: Odds
The 9 lottery games in the Atlantic Lottery catalog for New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI and Newfoundland and Labrador, with odds, returns and minimum ages from the official texts.
How the source words the age rule
6. The sale of tickets to individuals under the age of nineteen (19) years and the purchase of tickets by individuals under the age of nineteen (19) years are prohibited. Prizes will not be paid to any individual under the age of nineteen (19) years.Atlantic Lottery – Rules and Regulations (archived copy, Oct 6, 2026) checked Oct 29, 2026
9 games with saved rules are sold here, 9 of them shown, sorted by top prize odds.
Return per $1 counts fixed prizes only, a free play as one more play and a shared fixed prize at face value. Jackpots and pool prizes depend on sales, so games that pay mostly through them rank low on this measure. Keno, Pick and Cash Pop show their best option. National games use the rules in force on Apr 14, 2026.
Another source on the age
You must be 19+ to purchase, play or redeem ALC products.Atlantic Lottery – Keno Atlantic page (archived copy, Aug 30, 2026) checked Oct 29, 2026
Another source on the age
(a) You are at least 19 years of age;Atlantic Lottery – Terms and Conditions (archived copy, Oct 15, 2026) checked Oct 29, 2026
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Sources: 17 documents, checked Oct 29, 2026
Source: OLG – Lotto Max Game Conditions · Loto-Québec – Rules and Regulations Respecting Lotteries and Lottery Tickets · WCLC – About WCLC · WCLC – Travel tips · OLG – How to play Lotto Max · OLG – Lotto 6/49 Game Conditions · OLG – Terminal hours and draw information · OLG – Daily Grand Game Conditions · Atlantic Lottery – Atlantic 49 Game Conditions (archived copy, Oct 5, 2025) · Atlantic Lottery – Atlantic 49 page (archived copy, Jul 13, 2026) · Atlantic Lottery – Bucko Game Conditions (archived copy, Apr 21, 2025) · Atlantic Lottery – Salsa Bingo Game Conditions (archived copy, Oct 5, 2025) · Atlantic Lottery – TAG page (archived copy, May 12, 2026) · Atlantic Lottery – TAG Game Conditions (archived copy, Oct 5, 2025) · Atlantic Lottery – Keno Atlantic Game Conditions (archived copy, Oct 5, 2025) · Atlantic Lottery – Keno Atlantic page (archived copy, Aug 30, 2026) · Atlantic Lottery – LOTTO 4 Game Conditions (archived copy, Dec 14, 2024)
Games sold in Atlantic Canada
| Game | Organiser | How it works | Number from the rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotto Max | ILC, national game | Main numbers and a bonus number drawn | Lowest return in the list, fixed prizes only |
| Lotto 6/49 | ILC, national game | Classic Draw plus a Gold Ball Draw | – |
| Daily Grand | ILC, national game | Main Numbers plus one Grand Number | Best jackpot odds of the national games and Atlantic 49 |
| Atlantic 49 | Atlantic Lottery | Main numbers, a bonus number and a separate prize draw | Jackpot odds 1 in 13,983,816 |
| Bucko | Atlantic Lottery | Several selections per play, five numbers drawn each draw | Highest return in the list, fixed prizes only |
| Salsa Bingo | Atlantic Lottery | Bingo cards, prizes for lines and Big X | – |
| TAG | Atlantic Lottery | Add-on number matched from the last digit leftwards | Return 47.2% |
| KENO Atlantic | Atlantic Lottery | Pick spots, then numbers are drawn | Return 52.0% to 56.4%, depends on spots picked |
| LOTTO 4 | Atlantic Lottery | Daily number, prizes for exact or any-order match | – |
Return is the share of stakes paid back as prizes over the long run. Atlantic Lottery values come from archived copies of its pages.
Catalog highlights
Highest fixed-prize return
Bucko (ALC) – 57.9%Highest return among the games in the list, fixed prizes only.
Lowest fixed-prize return
Lotto Max – 10.8%Fixed prizes only. Lotto Max is last because its jackpot and pool-shared prizes are not counted here.
Best jackpot odds
Daily Grand – 1 in 13,348,188Top prize odds per play – the best jackpot odds among the national games and Atlantic 49 (jackpot games only).
Minimum age by province
| Province | Minimum age | Where the rule is written |
|---|---|---|
| Nova Scotia | 19+ | Atlantic Lottery Regulations, Gaming Control Act |
| Prince Edward Island | 19+ | Lotteries Commission Act |
| New Brunswick | 19+ under Atlantic Lottery's rules | Atlantic Lottery Rules and Regulations |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 19+ under Atlantic Lottery's rules | Atlantic Lottery Rules and Regulations |
Atlantic Lottery's rules also ban purchases by younger people and say prizes are not paid to them. See lottery age by province.
National games vs Atlantic Lottery games
National games (ILC)
- Lotto Max, Lotto 6/49 and Daily Grand.
- ILC manages and conducts these national lotteries.
- Atlantic Lottery markets them in NB, NS, PEI and NL.
- A ticket bought in one lottery region cannot be checked or paid in another.
Atlantic Lottery games
- Atlantic 49, Bucko, Salsa Bingo, TAG, KENO Atlantic and LOTTO 4.
- Rules come from Atlantic Lottery's own game conditions.
- TAG is added when you buy other games, such as Lotto 6/49 or Atlantic 49.
- Rules quoted here come from archived copies of Atlantic Lottery pages.
Who organises lotteries in the region
| Body | Role in the official texts |
|---|---|
| Interprovincial Lottery Corporation (ILC) | Manages and conducts national lotteries |
| Atlantic Lottery Corporation Inc. | ILC Regional Marketing Organization for NB, NL, NS and PEI |
| Nova Scotia | Its regulations name Atlantic Lottery as the Lottery Corporation |
| PEI Lotteries Commission | Corporation set up by the Lotteries Commission Act |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Minister of Finance may join other provinces in a lottery corporation |
Sources
- Newfoundland and Labrador – Lotteries Act, SNL 1991 c. 53 · checked Oct 29, 2026
- Nova Scotia – Atlantic Lottery Regulations, Gaming Control Act · checked Oct 29, 2026
- Prince Edward Island – Lotteries Commission Act · checked Oct 29, 2026
- WCLC – Travel tips · checked Oct 29, 2026
- WCLC – Western 649 page · checked Oct 29, 2026
- OLG – Lotto Max Game Conditions · checked Oct 29, 2026
- WCLC – Lotto Max Game Conditions, in effect 2026-04-10 · checked Oct 29, 2026
- OLG – Conditions de jeu du Lotto Max · checked Oct 29, 2026
- Loto-Québec – Conditions de jeu du Lotto Max, en vigueur le 2026-04-10 · checked Oct 29, 2026
- Loto-Québec – Rules and Regulations Respecting Lotteries and Lottery Tickets · checked Oct 29, 2026
- Loto-Québec – Règlements relatifs aux loteries et billets de loterie · checked Oct 29, 2026
- WCLC – About WCLC · checked Oct 29, 2026
Questions
How old do you have to be to buy a lottery ticket in Nova Scotia?
The minimum age is 19+. Nova Scotia's Atlantic Lottery Regulations say no one may sell a ticket to, validate a ticket for, or pay a prize to a younger person.
Who runs the lottery in Atlantic Canada?
Atlantic Lottery Corporation Inc. is the Regional Marketing Organization for NB, NL, NS and PEI under ILC rules. ILC manages and conducts the national games Lotto Max, Lotto 6/49 and Daily Grand.
Which lottery games does Atlantic Lottery sell?
The catalog lists 9 games: Lotto Max, Lotto 6/49, Daily Grand, Atlantic 49 (ALC), Bucko (ALC), Salsa Bingo (ALC), TAG (ALC), KENO Atlantic (ALC) and LOTTO 4 (ALC).
What is the lottery age in New Brunswick?
It is 19+ under Atlantic Lottery's rules. They ban sales to and purchases by younger people and say prizes are not paid to them.
Can I check an Atlantic Lottery ticket in another province?
Not outside the Atlantic region. Canada has separate lottery regions, and a ticket bought in one cannot be checked or paid in another – this includes Daily Grand, Lotto Max and Lotto 6/49.