Bucko Lottery
Bucko is the Atlantic Lottery Corporation Lotto played by Canadians. Bucko is played three lines at a time with a possibility of combination wins and draws every day with a top prize of $20,000.
It is a daily lottery game operated by the Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) and is available in the Atlantic provinces: New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
How to play Bucko Lottery
The Bucko lottery can be played in three ways. You can play wither online have a ticket with the retailer or play with a mobile app.
1. Play Online
- Bucko is played online at ALC.ca. Sign in to the website, open your account and make a deposit to purchase the ticket.
- Go the games menu and click Bucko. A play area will come up.
- Now from the drop-down menu, choose the number of Bucko purchases you want. For $1, the lottery computer will randomly select three (3) sets of five (5) numbers between 1 and 41.
- Choose the number of Bucko tickets you would like to purchase. For $1, 3 sets of 5 numbers between 1 and 41 will be selected for you.
- For $1 you can add TAG for additional chances to win. You can play TAG up to 10 times on each ticket.
- You can purchase tickets for future draws by setting up a subscription, or advanced plays.
- You can purchase for future draws by choosing the number of advance plays you want from the drop-down menu. You can play from 2 up to 10 consecutive draws.
- Your wager is considered official when it appears in your Transaction Detail as “completed”. You can print out your wager from here if you wish. The lottery winner will be notified by email and also you will get a message in your message link online.
2. Play at the retailer
- Ask your lottery retailer for a Bucko ticket. For $1, 3 sets of 5 numbers between 1 and 41 will be selected for you. You can purchase up to 5 Bucko games on a single ticket.
- For $1 you can add TAG for additional chances to win. You can play TAG up to 10 times on each ticket.
- Make purchases for future draws by choosing the number of advance plays you want. Play from 2 up to 10 consecutive draws.
Bucko played with the Mobile App
You can also play Bucko with a mobile app. You can purchase your ticket with your smartphone or iPhone and play the Bucko Lottery game.
Just log in using your alc.ca account. If you do not have created one then do so even with the app
With this app, you can get your ticket, play your favourite numbers, check winning numbers, jackpot information and prize payouts. Also, you will find multiple options to fund your account. You can even find a local lottery retailer or know when draw results will be available by customizing notifications. Note this app is intended for Atlantic Canadian adults ages 19 and older.
Bucko lottery draw and how to win
Every night at approximately 11:29:59 p.m. Atlantic time, the Atlantic Lottery will draw five regular numbers at random using a ball machine.
Bucko has 4 ways to win:
- Single Line: Win by matching 3, 4 or 5 numbers on a single line;
- Combo: Win by matching 8 or more, 7, 6, 5, 4 or 0 numbers on a combination of all three lines or;
- Both Ways: Either win on a single line or on a combo win;
- Match No Numbers: If there are no numbers matched on all three lines you win a Free Bucko ticket.
Bucko Lotto Odds
Odds are based on the minimum wager. The overall odds of winning a prize 1:4.5 in the Bucko Lottery
For each draw, ALC reserves the right to limit the total amount of prizes payable in the 5 of 5 Winning Selection that is Prize Level 1 to $100,000.
If the limit is reached or exceeded for that prize category, prizes payable in that category will be determined by dividing the total prize amount payable for the category by $100,000 by the total number of winners for the category.
Prize Structure of Bucko Lottery
| Prize Level (Single Line) | Match | Number of Prizes | Prize Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5/5 | 0 | $20,000.00 |
| 2 | 4/5 | 7 | $100.00 |
| 3 | 3/5 | 121 | $3.00 |
| Prize Level (Combo) | Match | Number of Prizes | Prize Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 8+/15 | 0 | $1,000.00 |
| 5 | 7/15 | 5 | $75.00 |
| 6 | 6/15 | 17 | $20.00 |
| 7 | 5/15 | 87 | $5.00 |
| 8 | 4/15 | 325 | $1.00 |
| 9 | 0/15 | 628 | Free ticket |
| Prize (TAG) Match | TAG Numbers | Number of Prizes | Prize Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 6 digits | 130908 | 0 | $100,000.00 |
| Last 5 digits | 30908 | 0 | $1,000.00 |
| Last 4 digits | 0908 | 3 | $100.00 |
| Last 3 digits | 908 | 35 | $20.00 |
| Last 2 digits | 08 | 354 | $10.00 |
| Last 1 digits | 8 | 3,327 | $2.00 |
All prizes for Bucko are determined as indicated in the prize structure.
For each draw, ALC reserves the right to limit the total amount of prizes payable in the 5 of 5 Winning Selection (Prize Level 1) to $100,000.
If the limit is reached (or exceeded) for that prize category, prizes payable in that category will be determined by dividing the total prize amount payable for the category ($100,000) by the total number of winners for the category. Prizes must be claimed within one (1) year following the draw date
How to claim the prize in case of winning the Bucko Lottery
There are two ways to claim the prize: One with the retailer and the other having it online.
You need to sign the lotto ticket before validation. By signing your ticket, you are protecting your potential winnings from being claimed by anyone else.
Verify the numbers on your ticket with the winning numbers for that draw date. You can find winning numbers in a variety of different locations including:
- The Atlantic Lottery (AL) website at corp.alc.ca
- Most newspapers across the Atlantic region
- Or by phone, at 1-800-561-3942.
- Or by Atlantic Lottery Mobile App
- Or even on Facebook Winning Numbers are displayed
If your ticket is a winner of up to $250, it can be redeemed at most lottery retail locations.
If your ticket is a winner of up to $9,999, it can be redeemed at a branch of the Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) in Atlantic Canada, or in person at Atlantic Lottery’s Head Office in Moncton, NB. You can Call 1-800-561-3942 for more information, business hours, or to make an appointment.
If your ticket is a winner of $10,000 or more, contact Atlantic Lottery at 1-800-561-3942 for more information and to make arrangements to claim your Major Prize. You may choose to visit the Atlantic Lottery Head Office in Moncton, NB, or one of the Regional Offices in Dartmouth, NS or St. John’s, NL.
For prizes of $10,000 and more, the player receipt will say “Claim Centrally” which means you should present your ticket to an AL office. The player receipt will also say “Complete Claim Form” and it will also show the amount of the win. You will be asked to sign and complete the back of the ticket if you have not already done this.
If you have a ticket that can’t be redeemed at a retail location, follow the following process:
- Under $1000, you need to send the ticket to all
- If $1000 and over, send the ticket complete the attached player claim form and return it to ALC along with your ticket(s).
- You also require a photocopy of a government-issued photo ID (a driver’s licence or passport for example). For those who do not have photo ID, photocopies of two pieces of secondary ID such as a birth certificate or Medicare card can be used
- For prize claims of $10,000 or more, contact AL at 1-800-561-3942 for more details about how to claim your prize.
Bucko Lottery is a unique game. Bucko is exclusively available in the Atlantic provinces and cannot be played from other regions or countries. You have up to one year to claim their prizes.
FAQs
What is the Bucko Lottery?
Bucko is a daily lottery game operated by the Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC), available in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. Each $1 ticket provides three lines of five randomly selected numbers from 1 to 41.
How do I win in the Bucko Lottery?
You win by matching numbers on a single line or across all three lines:
Match 5 numbers on one line to win $20,000.
Match 8 or more numbers across all lines for $1,000.
Other prizes are awarded for matching 3 or 4 numbers on a line, or 4–7 total across all lines.
Matching 0 numbers across all lines earns a free play.
When are Bucko Lottery draws held?
Bucko draws are held every night at 11:30 PM Atlantic Time.
Where can I buy Bucko tickets?
You can purchase Bucko tickets:
At any authorized lottery retailer in the Atlantic provinces.
Online or through the official ALC mobile app if you have an ALC account and are physically located in an eligible province.
What is the TAG add-on, and how does it work?
TAG is an optional $1 add-on that gives you a unique six-digit number for a chance to win up to $100,000. It can be added to your Bucko ticket for additional prize opportunities.