Canadian lottery player wins $30 million Lotto 6/49 jackpot
Talk about a lucky draw! A couple of Canadian lottery players will wake up to the news that they’ve just won a life-changing amount of cash.
The Lotto 6/49 draw took place on Wednesday, February 5. Someone matched the winning numbers 36445721-02 to beat the odds and win the Gold Ball jackpot. As a result, they’ll soon be taking home the $30 million top prize. According to PlayNow, the ticket was sold in Western Canada.
Canadians’ winning streak doesn’t end there.
PenguinLens/Shutterstock
The winning numbers for the Lotto 6/49 Classic Draw were 04, 13, 20, 32, 37, 46, and bonus 33. One lottery player matched six of the winning numbers, netting themselves the $5 million top prize. The lucky ticket was purchased in Quebec.
Someone else matched five of the six winning numbers and the bonus numbers to win the second prize in the Classic Draw, worth $234,624.20. The ticket was sold in Ontario. In total, 59 people will split the third prize, each receiving $1,669.80.
In BC, the Lotto 6/49 Extra winning numbers were 2, 26, 37, and 95, but no one won the $500,000 prize. Similarly, no one in Ontario matched the Encore number 5232700 to win the $1 million prize.
It’s been a while since someone won the Lotto 6/49 jackpot.
One Canadian lottery player kicked off 2025 as a multimillionaire after winning a jackpot worth $54 million during the draw on December 28, 2024. The lucky winner matched the winning numbers 35353629-01 after purchasing their ticket in Alberta.
Are you looking to try your luck again? The next Lotto 6/49 draw is on Saturday, February 8, and the Gold Ball prize has been reset to $10 million.
All forms of gambling, including the lottery, involve risk and outcomes are based on chance. Individuals are strongly advised to gamble responsibly. If you are experiencing any signs of gambling-related issues, check out these resources.