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How Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Works
February 1, 2026 · Lotto 6/49
The Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball is a guaranteed prize feature. Every Lotto 6/49 ticket includes a 10-digit Gold Ball number. If your Gold Ball number matches the drawn Gold Ball, you win the Gold Ball jackpot — which starts at $1 million and grows until won.
This is separate from the classic 6/49 draw, meaning you have two chances to win with every ticket. The Gold Ball draw happens at the same time as the regular draw.
The Gold Ball jackpot grows by $1 million with each draw until it is won, with no cap. This has led to some significant prizes since its introduction.