How to play Lotto Poker in Quebec?
Lotto Poker also called Poker or Poker Lotto is a daily lottery game available through Loto-Québec. It combines elements of both a lottery draw and poker hands, giving players two ways to win
One way to play is Instant Win (Poker Hand Prize) based on your printed five-card hand and the second way is Evening Draw (Winning Cards Draw) which is based on matching cards drawn at the nightly draw.
How to play Lotto Poker?
- Two Ways To Win: Quick Play (on screen animation) or evening draw
- Cost: $2 for 1 selection, an additional $1 per selection for the Plus option
- Draw Frequency: Daily
- Deadline for Wagers: 10:30 p.m. every evening
You can play Lotto Poker in Quebec both offline and online.
Each ticket costs $2.
You can buy tickets from any Loto-Québec retailer or online via the Loteries app or the Loto-Québec website.
- When you buy a ticket, the terminal instantly generates a random 5-card poker hand from a standard 52-card deck.
- The hand is printed on your ticket.
- Each selection (a 5-card hand) costs $2 and allows you to participate in a Quick Play and in one draw. Quick Play is a game that is randomly generated by the Loto-Québec computer. When your transaction is being processed, your selection(s) will be shown on the screen. A selection is a winner if it forms one of the poker hands.
- The Plus option costs $1 more for each selection and provides access to an enhanced prize structure for all ranked hands, from suits to royal flush.
- Up to 3 selections may be played per ticket. All cards on a ticket come from a single, regular 52-card deck with four suits (Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds and Spades) of 13 cards each. The same card cannot be used for more than one selection on the same ticket.
How to win?
There are two chances to win.
Instant Win (Poker Hand-Based)
- Your 5-card poker hand is evaluated as in regular poker.
- If it’s a winning hand, you win instantly.
- Payouts depend on the hand you get.
Evening Draw
- Every night, 5 cards are randomly drawn from a 52-card deck.
- If any of the cards from your hand match the drawn cards (regardless of suit), you win based on the number of matches.
How to win the Jackpot?
Each Plus option bet increases the progressive jackpot, which starts at $10,000 and is reset to that level once the jackpot is won. The progressive jackpot is won with a royal flush when the Plus option has been purchased for the hand. It increases according to the number of participating selections and varies when prizes are won in the enhanced structure.
The purchase of the Plus option applies only to the Quick Play prize structure and not to the draw.
Draw Schedule
- The draw is held daily at 10:30 p.m. ET.
- Results are available shortly afterward on the Loto-Québec website, app, and at retailers.
Loto-Québec conducts a draw to determine at random 5 cards among the 52 cards of an ordinary deck. A selection is a winner if it contains 2, 3, 4 or 5 cards identical to the cards drawn. If you win you can claim the prize.
Odds of Winning
- Grand Prize (draw): $100,000
- Odds of winning a prize (including the Quick Play and one draw): 1 in 3.86
- Odds of winning the grand prize (Quick Play): 1 in 649,740
- Odds of winning the grand prize (draw): 1 in 2,598,960
- Theoretical payoff rate: 60%
Payouts
Instant Win Payouts
| Poker Hand | Instant Win Prize |
|---|---|
| Royal Flush | $5,000 |
| Straight Flush | $500 |
| Four of a Kind | $100 |
| Full House | $75 |
| Flush | $50 |
| Straight | $20 |
| Three of a Kind | $5 |
| Two Pair | $2 |
Remeber that Hands like One Pair or High Card don’t win an instant prize.
Evening Draw Payouts
| Matches | Prize |
|---|---|
| 5 | $100,000 |
| 4 | $500 |
| 3 | $20 |
| 2 | Free Play |
Remember that you must be 18 years or older to purchase or claim Lotto Poker tickets in Quebec.
Finally, in Lotto Poker Quebec you don’t need to know poker rules to play as your hand and results are automatically evaluated. Also the odds vary for each prize level but are generally favorable compared to many standard lottery games due to the two ways to win.
FAQs
When is the Lotto Poker draw and where can I see the results?
The Lotto Poker draw takes place every day at 10:30 p.m. ET. The results (five drawn cards) are available:
1. On the Loto-Québec website. 2. Via the Loteries mobile app. 3. At retail locations. 4. By calling Loto-Québec’s customer service
You can also scan your ticket with the mobile app or at a retailer to instantly check if you’ve won.
How do I claim a Lotto Poker prize in Quebec?
It depends on your prize amount:
Up to $600: Claim at any Loto-Québec retailer.
$601 to $25,000: Claim at a Loto-Québec prize claim centre or by mail.
Over $25,000: Must be claimed in person at the Loto-Québec head office (appointment required).
How much can I win with Lotto Poker?
Instant Win (poker hand-based): Prizes range from $2 (Two Pair) to $5,000 (Royal Flush).
Evening Draw: Match all five drawn cards to win $100,000, or win smaller prizes for matching 2 to 4 cards.
Is there a Lotto Quebec App?
Yes, Loto-Québec offers an official mobile app that allows residents of Quebec to play lottery and casino games, check results, and manage their accounts conveniently.