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Lotto 6/49 Odds Explained
February 3, 2026 · Lotto 6/49
Lotto 6/49 requires players to choose 6 numbers from a pool of 49. The odds of matching all 6 numbers for the jackpot are approximately 1 in 13,983,816.
However, there are multiple prize tiers with much better odds. Matching 5 of 6 numbers plus the bonus gives you odds of about 1 in 2.3 million, while matching just 2 of 6 plus the bonus has odds of roughly 1 in 81.
Overall, the odds of winning any prize in Lotto 6/49 are approximately 1 in 6.6, making it one of the more accessible lottery games.