Win $1000 a Day for Life With Daily Grand Lottery
Daily Grand lottery in Canada is brought by the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation, as one of the country’s three national lottery games, alongside Lotto 6/49 and Lotto Max.
This lottery was launched on October 18, 2016.
Winning numbers are chosen from five of 49 main numbers, and a “Grand Number” from 1 to 7. The Grand Number can also be used to match numbers from the five main numbers.
Where to play Daily Grand Lottery in Canada
You can play Daily Grand lottery online and offline (at the physical lottery store near you)
Play at Ontario, Western Canadian provinces, Atlantic Canadian states and at one universal online site Play Now.
A single board costs $3 gives you 1 set of 5 numbers from 1 to 49, and one additional GRAND NUMBER from 1 to 7.
Choose all 5 numbers yourself, or ask for a Quick Pick to have a random set of numbers chosen for you. Your GRAND NUMBER will be chosen for you randomly.
Say YES to the $1 Extra for the chance to win $500,000.
How to Play Online at Daily Grand Lottery
- Visit the official lottery website to play and buy the Daily Grand Ticket.
- You will fund the lotto account to buy the lottery ticket.
- Select a Game or choose a Quick Pick Package to begin. Quick Pick Package contents cannot be edited but if you select a game you can customise your purchase as much as you’d like!
- If you selected a Daily Grand, you can set up to 10 plays per transaction. You can also add another game to this purchase.
- Next, decide if you would like to choose your own numbers or Quick Pick. With Quick Pick, your numbers are randomly selected for you. Don’t forget to add the Extra or ENCORE for $1 per play and the chance to win $500,000!
- Selecting more than one draw means you are setting up a Lottery Subscription and as long as you have sufficient funds in your account,
When playing online the lotto site will purchase the upcoming draws for you! Setting up a Lottery Subscription is the easiest way to be sure that you never miss your chance at a jackpot.
- Choose up to 10 Selections using the drop-down.
- Select the Choose Numbers button.
- Use the number board to select your own numbers or select Auto Pick button to randomly generate 5 main numbers and the GRAND NUMBER. If you have more than one Selection, the number board will automatically close for the completed Selection and move to the next one.
- Select the Next button once you complete your Selections.
- Add up to 10 Extras using the drop-down.
- Select the number of draws you wish to purchase. You may purchase for a single draw, or multiple draws.
- Select the Purchase button to confirm and you’ll see your tickets with the numbers.
To play at lottery store you can visit your nearest lottery retailer and buy Daily Grand ticket to play. The rules of the game are same as for online play.
You can also download or install the lottery apps such as Atlantic Lottery app or OLG lotto app on your cell phone and buy the Daily Grand ticket to play.
You should be 19 years of age or older and a resident of and should be physically located in the Canadian province when playimg lotteries.
More Ways to play
- Winning with Combination Play is the same as winning on a regular ticket, but multiple selections give you multiple chances to win!
- Choose your five Main Numbers from 1-49. Seven selections will be generated by combining your selection with each possible Grand Number from 1-7.
- Since matching a Grand Number always wins at least a Free Play, a Combination Play is guaranteed to win!
- For $1 add TAG. This add-on game gives you additional chances to win and is only available in Atlantic Canada.
- Purchase tickets for future draws by setting up a subscription, or advanced plays.
Check if you won
Match all five Main Numbers and the Grand Number to win the top prize.
Your purchased Lottery tickets will save in your account and and you will get an email if you win! If you win a Free Play on lottery online site, it will automatically be redeemed as a ticket for the upcoming draw.
The game’s top prize is an annuity of $1,000 a day (with a $7,000,000 lump sum option). Draws are held bi-weekly on Monday and Thursday nights.
The DAILY GRAND Bonus Draws give you more chances to win! Every DAILY GRAND ticket purchased for Bonus Draw dates will have a chance to win the top prize, subsidiary prizes plus the three Bonus Draw prizes of $25,000 a year for life.
Prizes to win
Top prize: $1,000 a DAY for LIFE or a lump sum cash equivalent of $7 million. To win the top prize match all 5 Main Numbers and the Grand Number.
Secondary prize: $25,000 a YEAR for LIFE or a lump sum cash equivalent of $500,000. To win the secondary prize match all 5 Main Numbers.
A lump sum option is available for the top two prizes and is the only option if there are multiple winners. The annuity will last for the remainder of the winner’s life, with a guaranteed period of 20 years (a beneficiary is chosen to receive the remainder of the 20-year minimum balance if the winner dies before the 20 years pass).
Odds of Winning
$1,000 a DAY for LIFE or single lump sum cash payment of $7,000,000 odds to win is 1 in 13,348,188
How to claim your wins?
- If you have played the Daily Grand Lottery online at official Canadian lottery websites, then the wins will be automatically added to your lottery account.
- All cash prizes of up to $9,999 and free plays are deposited directly to your lottery account.
- Cash prizes of $10,000 and over (and merchandise) must be claimed at the lottery office
- If you purchased your ticket through retail then first Sign your ticket. This is an important first step that must be done before your win can be validated. It protects your winnings from being claimed by anyone else.
- If you have won $250 then redeem your prize at lottery retail locations.
- If your ticket is a winner of $10,000 or more, contact lottery through post ot visit their office and fill a claim form to have the winning amount.
Winners have up to 1 year from draw date to claim and must notify within 60 days to choose annuity vs. lump sum.
Conclusion
What truly sets Daily Grand apart is its “for life” prize structure, offering winners long-term financial security rather than a one-time windfall.
You can play online or offline, still it is a game of chance and advise is to play responsibly.
FAQs
What is the top prize in the Daily Grand lottery?
The top prize is $1,000 a day for life, awarded to players who match all five main numbers and the Grand Number. Winners also have the option to take a $7 million lump sum instead of lifetime payments.
How do I play the Daily Grand lottery?
To play, choose five numbers from 1 to 49 and one Grand Number from 1 to 7. Each play costs $3. You can select your own numbers or choose an Insta Pik (random selection). Tickets can be purchased at authorized retailers or online through provincial lottery websites.
When are the Daily Grand draws held?
Draws take place twice a week, on Monday and Thursday evenings. Results are typically available after 10:30 PM local time, depending on your province.
What are the odds of winning the Daily Grand top prize?
The odds of winning the grand prize (5 numbers + Grand Number) are approximately 1 in 13.34 million. The overall odds of winning any prize are around 1 in 6.8.
Are Daily Grand winnings taxable in Canada?
No. Lottery winnings in Canada are tax-free, including the Daily Grand’s lump sum or lifetime annuity prizes. However, interest earned on winnings after payout may be taxable.