Lotteries
Western 649 Odds and Prizes
The odds of every Western 649 prize from the WCLC game conditions, the prize type for each tier, where the game is sold and how it compares with Ontario 49.
Out of 100,000 plays, about 15,102 win a prize (12,006 of them a free play). The top prize: about one winner in every 140 such crowds of 100,000.
2/6: 12,0063/6: 1,7652/6 + Bonus: 1,2314/6: 96.9
How it is calculated
Source: WCLC game conditions checked Oct 29, 2026 · WCLC page checked Oct 29, 2026
How Western 649 works
- Pick six numbersChoose six numbers out of forty-nine, or take a Quick Pick. Each play has one selection of six numbers.
- Draws on Wednesday and SaturdayWCLC holds a Western 649 draw every Wednesday and every Saturday.
- Seven numbers are drawnSix main numbers and one bonus number are drawn. All seven are different numbers.
- Matches decide the prizeYour prize depends on how many main numbers you match. For two tiers the bonus number also counts.
- Free Play prizeMatching 2 of 6 gives a Free Play: one six-number Quick Pick selection.
Every Western 649 prize
| Match | Odds | Prize type |
|---|---|---|
| 6 of 6 | 1 in 13,983,816 | Share of the jackpot prize pool |
| 5 of 6 + bonus | 1 in 2,330,636 | Share of the second prize pool |
| 5 of 6 | 1 in 55,491 | Fixed cash prize |
| 4 of 6 | 1 in 1,032 | Fixed cash prize |
| 3 of 6 | 1 in 56.7 | Fixed cash prize |
| 2 of 6 + bonus | 1 in 81.2 | Fixed cash prize |
| 2 of 6 | 1 in 8.33 | Free Play |
| Any prize | 1 in 6.62 | – |
Odds come from the WCLC game conditions. The top two prizes are shared among all winning tickets in that tier.
Where it is sold
Official sales area
the Prairie Provinces and the TerritoriesWCLC calls Western 649 the West's own game, available only in this area.
Alberta
One of the Prairie Provinces where the game is sold.
Saskatchewan
One of the Prairie Provinces where the game is sold.
Manitoba
The third Prairie Province in the sales area.
The Territories
Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut are also in the sales area.
Same region: Western Max
Another WCLC game sold in the same area, with its own odds and prizes.
Western 649 vs Ontario 49
Western 649
- Run by WCLC
- Sold only in the Prairie Provinces and the Territories
- Jackpot odds: 1 in 13,983,816
- Top two prizes are shares of a prize pool
- Average return: 49.5%
- Draws on Wednesday and Saturday
Ontario 49
- Run by OLG
- Same odds as Western 649, tier by tier
- Top two prizes are fixed amounts, shared among winners
- Average return: 49.5%
- Draws on Wednesday and Saturday
How much each play returns
Return to player = average prizes paid ÷ total ticket sales
Example: For Western 649 the return is 49.5%: on average, that share of sales comes back as prizes. The rest is the expected loss.
Sources
- OLG – About Ontario 49 · checked Oct 29, 2026
- OLG – Ontario 49 Game Conditions · checked Oct 29, 2026
- WCLC – Western 649 page · checked Oct 29, 2026
- WCLC – Western 649 Game Conditions and Prize Structure Statement (2014) · checked Oct 29, 2026
- OLG – Ontario 49 past results · checked Oct 29, 2026
Questions
What are the odds of winning the Western 649 jackpot?
Matching all six main numbers has odds of 1 in 13,983,816. The odds of any prize, including a Free Play, are 1 in 6.62.
Where is Western 649 sold?
According to WCLC, Western 649 is available only in the Prairie Provinces and the Territories. It is not sold in other provinces.
Is Western 649 the same as Lotto 6/49?
No. Western 649 is a separate WCLC game, sold only in the Prairie Provinces and the Territories. For how it compares with Lotto 6/49, see Lotto 6/49 vs Ontario 49 vs Western 649.
When are Western 649 draws held?
Every Wednesday and Saturday, according to WCLC. Each draw is independent, so earlier results do not change the chance in the next draw.
How much of Western 649 ticket sales is paid back as prizes?
On average 49.5% of sales is paid back as prizes. The rest is the expected loss, so over time players get back less than they spend.