How to buy Lotto 649 lottery ticket in Canada?

One of the most popular lotteries in Canada is Lotto 649. This lotto is available for sale across Canada and each ticket costs $3 and has one set of numbers from 1 to 49 for the Main Jackpot Draw and a second, 10-digit set of numbers for the $1-million guaranteed prize draw.

You can also play multiple Lotto 649 selections on one ticket or play Lotto 649 by Quick Pick or Selection Slip.

To buy Lotto 649 tickets you need to know that:

• You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase a lottery ticket.
• You must sign your lottery ticket as soon as you purchase it. For added protection, complete the information on the back of the ticket.
• As many as ten separate “lines” (sets of numbers) can be printed on one individual ticket, but the maximum number allowed varies between jurisdictions. For example, in the Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) area — Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut— no more than six lines are allowed.
• Before you leave the counter double check your tickets and find that the numbers on your lottery ticket should match the numbers you chose on your selection slip.
• Your ticket should be free of damage or defects. If your ticket seems unusually damaged, call the lottery support centre at 1-800-387-0098 (Ontario); 1-877-706-6789 (BCLC); 1-800-665-3313 (WCLC).
• After you buy the lottery ticket do not put a marking on your ticket. As unknown markings can increase the time it takes to process your prize claim. The only information that should be written on the ticket is your signature or printed name and the personal information required to complete the back of the ticket.
• The purchase cut-off time is 7:30 pm PT/8:30 pm MT/9:30 pm CT on the evening of the draw for Lotto 6/49 tickets.

Where to buy a Lotto 649 lottery ticket in Canada?

There are various ways to buy a Lotto 649 lottery ticket in Canada.

• Buy yourself by visiting your nearest lottery retailer. This depends on your location.
• You can buy the lottery ticket online.
• In Manitoba only, LOTTO 6/49, can be purchased online at PlayNow.com. The other Western Canada states of Alberta, Saskatchewan The Yukon Territory, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut have to purchase the ticket at their nearest retail store.
• British Columbia residents can purchase lottery tickets online at PlayNow.com
• Ontario residents can purchase Lotto 649 tickets online at Playolg.ca

Province	In Store	Online	Cut Off Time	Subscription
Ontario (OLG)	At any authorized retailer (grocery, gas, convenience).	OLG.ca or the OLG mobile app. You must create an account, be ≥18, and reside in Ontario	10:30 PM EST on draw nights	Available via OLG account. Automatic purchase runs ~8 AM ET on draw day, per draw
Québec (Loto‑Québec)	Standard retailers.	Through Espacejeux (Loto‑Québec), register and verify your account	Same draws and cutoffs as national.	Subscriptions are available in Québec for Lotto 6/49 via Espacejeux.
British Columbia (BCLC)	Licensed retailers.	Via PlayNow.com account (must be BC resident)	Exactly 7:30 PM Pacific Time on draw nights (Wednesdays and Saturdays)	Subscription and single‑draw options available.
Western Canada (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba + Territories) — WCLC	All provinces/territories you can buy traditional tickets.	Manitoba: single-draw and subscription via PlayNow.com BC handled by BCLC Alberta, Saskatchewan, Territories: only subscriptions (min. 14 draws) via WCLC—no single-draw online purchases.		You can subscribe for up to 104 draws (about 2 years’ worth) Classic method: order by mail or phone (~1-800-665-3313), includes credit card, cheque, or money order payment
Atlantic Provinces (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, P.E.I., Newfoundland & Labrador) — ALC	Available across the region.	Play online via alc.ca (Atlantic Lottery’s platform)	11:25 PM AT (tickets and advance plays must be finalized by then)	You can choose “Make it a subscription” when buying Lotto 6/49 for recurring entries

How to buy a Lotto 649 lottery ticket online?

As said above there are online genuine sites to buy Lotto 649 tickets.

• According to your location select the site to buy tickets online.
• You can also download their apps on your mobile and get going.
• As a first step, you need to register yourself at one of the above sites.
• It is very easy to just visit the online site say for example playnow.com by typing the site URL  here for example https://www.playnow.com on your web browser for PC or cell phone browser be it safari or Chrome on your smartphone.
• Now the home page will open and you need to find on the right-hand side at the top sign up and login buttons.
• Click on login if you are already registered and if not then click on sign up.
• You need to provide your name and contact information and fill out a short form. Then you need to enter your credit card details to verify your age and location.
• Now login with your username and password and get ready to buy a Lotto 649 ticket.
• You will find various lotteries to play. Here you choose Lotto 649 and create your lottery ticket to buy.
• Next, choose numbers to play this lotto in the grid box and select 6 numbers of your choice from 1 to 49.
• Once done click next.
• Now check again that you have filled in your right lucky numbers to play Lotto 649.
• Also, tick the box on email me if I win if you wish to know your lotto results by email.
• Next, click on Purchase.
• Remember the online sites offer Lottery Subscriptions that allow you to purchase future draws and pay as you go. Choose the number of draws you wish to play or choose ‘Never Miss a Draw’ to continue your Subscription until you choose to stop. When you create a Lottery Subscription for a Quick Pick Package, you are unable to Choose Numbers or change the amount of Extras.
• Also, note tickets once purchased are not cancelled.

Lotto 6 49 Online Ticket or at a Physical Store

Which is better Lotto 649 online ticket or to buy at the physical store.

It is better for online buy if you:

• Want automatic subscriptions so you never miss a draw
• Prefer to manage everything from your phone or computer
• Worry about losing paper tickets
• Want instant win notifications and easier small-prize claiming
• Live far from a lottery retailer

Best for in Store buyers if:

• Prefer anonymity or using cash
• Play occasionally or on impulse
• Like chatting with clerks or picking up quick picks during errands
• Want physical proof in your hand (paper ticket)

Final Thoughts

Buying a Lotto 6/49 ticket in Canada is simple and can be done either in-store or online, depending on your province. It is the matter of convenience to you where you wish to buy and how you wish to play the games.

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