Lottery number generators
Lotto 6/49 Number Generator
Lotto 6/49 is one of Canada's two national lotteries. As the name suggests, you choose six different numbers from 1 to 49, and matching all six drawn main numbers wins the top prize. This generator fills a line for you instantly using cryptographic randomness, so every number from 1 to 49 is equally likely to appear.
Generated numbers are no more likely to win than numbers you choose yourself; each combination has the same chance. The tool simply saves time and avoids the usual clustering around birthdays. If you play, buy through your provincial lottery or authorised retailers, follow the age rules in your province, and keep spending within a set budget.
Format: 6 from 1–49Format reviewed 2026-11-02
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Lotto 6/49 odds for every match
Worked out from the format with combinations, for one line. Rows marked Prize are the game's prize tiers; the amounts are set by the operator.
| Match | Odds | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 in 13,983,816 | Prize |
| 5 + Bonus | 1 in 2,330,636 | Prize |
| 5 | 1 in 55,491 | Prize |
| 4 + Bonus | 1 in 22,197 | Prize |
| 4 | 1 in 1,083 | Prize |
| 3 + Bonus | 1 in 812 | Prize |
| 3 | 1 in 60.9 | Prize |
| 2 + Bonus | 1 in 81.2 | Prize |
| 2 | 1 in 8.33 | Prize |
| 1 + Bonus | 1 in 20.8 | – |
| 1 | 1 in 2.74 | – |
| 0 + Bonus | 1 in 16.4 | – |
| 0 | 1 in 2.67 | – |
How Lotto 6/49 is played
A line is six different numbers from 1 to 49. In the main draw, six numbers plus a bonus number are drawn from the same pool. The bonus number is not something you pick; it is used for a lower prize tier.
The game has included additional features over the years, and those, along with the price and draw days, are set by the operators. Check your provincial lottery's official site for current rules.
The classic 6/49 odds
There are 13,983,816 ways to choose six numbers from 49, so one line has a 1 in 13,983,816 chance of matching all six. This six-from-49 format is used in many lotteries around the world, which is why that number is so widely quoted.
Every combination in that total has exactly the same chance, including ones that look patterned.
How the generator works
The tool requests random values from the browser's crypto API and turns them into numbers from 1 to 49 with rejection sampling, which avoids small biases. It draws six numbers without repeats and sorts them.
You can save, copy or regenerate a line. Extra details such as the sum or the odd and even mix are descriptive and do not change the odds.
Frequently asked questions
How many numbers do you pick for Lotto 6/49?
You choose six different numbers from 1 to 49. A bonus number is also drawn from the same pool, but players do not select it, so the generator only produces the six numbers for your line.
What are the odds of winning the Lotto 6/49 jackpot?
One line has a 1 in 13,983,816 chance of matching all six main numbers. That is the number of different ways to choose six numbers from 49, all equally likely. The bonus number only affects a lower prize tier and does not change these odds.
Is Lotto 6/49 available in every province?
It is sold across Canada through the provincial lottery corporations. Rules, extras and the minimum age can vary, so check your provincial lottery's official website before playing. This generator works anywhere, but tickets can only be bought where the game is legally sold to you.
Can past draw results help me pick 6/49 numbers?
No. Each draw is independent, so a number that has appeared often is not more likely to come up again, and an absent one is not due. Frequency tables are a curiosity rather than a strategy.
Is this site connected to Lotto 6/49 operators?
No. This is an independent free generator with no link to any Canadian lottery corporation. It cannot sell tickets or confirm winners, so please use official channels for both. It is simply a free way to pick random numbers.
For entertainment and education. Random numbers cannot predict or improve the result of a draw, and numerology and astrology are traditions, not science. If you play a lottery, play only where it is legal for your age and location, and set a budget you can afford to lose. Free, confidential help: BeGambleAware (UK), 1-800-GAMBLER (US).