Canada
Saskatchewan Lottery Games and Odds
All 13 lottery games sold in Saskatchewan, who runs them, the minimum age and which lotto game has the best jackpot odds.
How the source words the age rule
It is the policy of WCLC that persons under the age of 18 years be refused the purchase or encashment of lottery tickets.WCLC – About WCLC checked Oct 29, 2026
13 games with saved rules are sold here, 13 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
Proof of age may be required by Lotto Spot retailers if an individual appears to be under 25 years old.WCLC – About WCLC checked Oct 29, 2026
Another source on the age
WCLC does not authorize the sale of lottery tickets to minors or the cashing of tickets by minors.WCLC – Legal checked Oct 29, 2026
Lottery age by province →Return by game →Who runs the lottery where →
Sources: 22 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 · WCLC – Western 649 Game Conditions and Prize Structure Statement (2014) · WCLC – Western 649 page · WCLC – Western Max Game Conditions and Prize Structure Statement · WCLC – Western Max page · WCLC – Lightning Lotto Game Conditions and Prize Structure Statement (2024) · WCLC – Poker Lotto Game Conditions and Prize Structure Statement · WCLC – Poker Lotto and All In page · WCLC – EXTRA Game Conditions · WCLC – KENO Game Conditions and Prize Structure Statement (2016) · WCLC – KENO page · WCLC – PICK 2 Game Conditions and Prize Structure Statement · WCLC – PICK games page · WCLC – PICK 3 Game Conditions and Prize Structure Statement · WCLC – PICK 4 Game Conditions and Prize Structure Statement
Games sold in Saskatchewan
| Game | Type | Run by | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotto Max | National lotto | ILC, marketed by WCLC | – |
| Lotto 6/49 | National lotto | ILC, marketed by WCLC | – |
| Daily Grand | National lotto, top prize as a lifetime annuity or a lump sum | ILC, marketed by WCLC | – |
| Western 649 | Western lotto | WCLC | Wednesday and Saturday |
| Western Max | Western lotto | WCLC | Tuesday and Friday |
| Lightning Lotto | Quick Pick lotto, numbers drawn before sales start | WCLC | – |
| Poker Lotto | Instant poker hand plus a card draw | WCLC | Every day |
| Poker Lotto ALL IN | Add-on to Poker Lotto with a growing jackpot | WCLC | Every day |
| Extra | Add-on number to other WCLC and national games | WCLC | With the host game |
| Keno | Pick your numbers, match the numbers drawn | WCLC | – |
| Pick 2 | Match a drawn two-digit number | WCLC | Every day |
| Pick 3 | Match a drawn three-digit number | WCLC | Every day |
| Pick 4 | Match a drawn four-digit number | WCLC | Every day |
The tool above lists the WCLC games in Saskatchewan. A dash means the draw days are not covered on this page.
Odds and returns at a glance
Games in the list
13National and WCLC games sold in Saskatchewan, as in the table above.
Highest return, fixed prizes only
Keno (WCLC, 6 spots) – 62.1%Share of each dollar paid back as fixed prizes only; jackpots and pool-shared prizes are left out.
Lowest return, fixed prizes only
Lotto Max – 10.8%Fixed prizes only: last because its jackpot and pool prizes are not counted. This is not the game's whole return.
Best jackpot odds, lotto games
Lightning Lotto (WCLC) – 1 in 635,628Best jackpot odds among the lotto games only; keno, Pick games and add-ons are not in this ranking. Quick pick and own numbers have the same odds.
Who runs it and the age
WCLC
Western Canada Lottery Corporation is the regional marketing organization for Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
ILC
Interprovincial Lottery Corporation manages and conducts the national games: Lotto Max, Lotto 6/49 and Daily Grand. WCLC markets them in the West.
Sask Lotteries
The main fundraiser for sport, culture and recreation groups in communities across Saskatchewan.
Minimum age
18+WCLC policy: younger people are refused the purchase or cashing of lottery tickets. Staff may ask for ID.
National games vs Western games
National games
- Lotto Max, Lotto 6/49, Daily Grand
- Managed and conducted by ILC
- Marketed in Saskatchewan by WCLC
Western games
- Run by WCLC
- Western 649 and Pick games: only in the Prairie Provinces and Territories
- Keno: Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the Territories
- Extra is added to other games' tickets
Sources
- Sask Lotteries – home page · checked Oct 29, 2026
- WCLC – About WCLC · checked Oct 29, 2026
- WCLC – Travel tips · checked Oct 29, 2026
- WCLC – Western 649 page · checked Oct 29, 2026
- WCLC – Legal · 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
- OLG – Lotto 6/49 Game Conditions · checked Oct 29, 2026
Questions
How old do you have to be to buy lottery tickets in Saskatchewan?
Under WCLC policy you must be 18+. Younger people are refused the purchase or cashing of lottery tickets, and staff may ask for ID.
Which lottery games are sold in Saskatchewan?
The 13 games are: Lotto Max, Lotto 6/49, Daily Grand, Western 649 (WCLC), Western Max (WCLC), Lightning Lotto (WCLC), Poker Lotto (WCLC), Poker Lotto ALL IN (WCLC), Extra (WCLC), Keno (WCLC), Pick 2 (WCLC), Pick 3 (WCLC) and Pick 4 (WCLC).
Who runs the lottery in Saskatchewan?
WCLC is the regional marketing organization for Saskatchewan. National games are managed by ILC and marketed by WCLC. Sask Lotteries is the main fundraiser for sport, culture and recreation groups.
Which Saskatchewan lotto game has the best jackpot odds?
The best jackpot odds among the lotto games: Lightning Lotto (WCLC) – 1 in 635,628. The highest return, counting fixed prizes only: Keno (WCLC, 6 spots) – 62.1%.
Can I cash a Saskatchewan lottery ticket in another region?
No. Tickets bought in one lottery region cannot be checked or paid in another, including Lotto Max, Lotto 6/49 and Daily Grand.