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Saskatchewan
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Where does the Money Go? Bonus Number Group Buying Agreement Quick Pick |
Selection Board Pari-mutuel share Mail Scam |
About the Games
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General
Q: What is Saskatchewan Lotteries?
A. Saskatchewan Lotteries is operated by Sask Sport Inc. on behalf of the sport, culture and recreation communities in the province. It manages, conducts, and operates lottery products offered by the Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) in Saskatchewan as a fundraiser for more than 12,000 non-profit sport, culture and recreation groups. Sask Sport Inc. is a non-profit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors.
Q: What is the Western Canada Lottery Corporation?
A: Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) is a non-profit organization authorized to manage, conduct and operate lottery and gaming-related activities for its members, the governments of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The Yukon Territory, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut participate as associate members.
Q: Is signing the back of my ticket important?
A: Yes. WCLC recommends players print their name, address and daytime telephone number on the back of a ticket after it is purchased. Prizes are payable to the holder(s) whose name(s) appears on the back of a ticket. Identification may be requested when the ticket is presented for prize claim.
Q: Should I check my tickets after the draw, or should I check them through the ticket terminal?
A: Players should always take responsibility for their tickets and check the tickets themselves to see if they have won a prize.
The official winning numbers and prize amounts are available in 'flipper' display units at retail and winning numbers are also published on sasklotteries.ca, in Luck Magazine and by assorted media outlets. It does not take long to check your Selection(s), and this ensures that you will know if you are entitled to a prize and how much that prize is. Prizes up to $1,000 can be claimed, funds permitting, at retail. Prizes over $1,000 must be claimed through a Prize Office and additional information on such prize claims can be obtained by calling 1-800-665-3313 during regular business hours.
Q: Can a Retailer check my tickets?
A: We don't recommend you transfer responsibility for checking your ticket to the Retailer. Checking every player's tickets would create long line-ups, and if the prize exceeds what the Retailer has on hand, your prize claim may be delayed. So it's best to check your ticket yourself to see what prize, if any, you are entitled to.
Automated Self Serve Ticket Checkers are available at all Retail locations. They allow you to check all tickets and will display the amount of your prize and any Free Plays that have been won.
However, if you choose to have a Retailer scan your tickets for you, be sure you receive the Validation Slip that prints from the Ticket Terminal. This slip is directed to you, the player, and will display any prize you have won. If you have any concerns about the awarding of a prize, you have the right to refuse payment and take your ticket back. You can then call 1-800-665-3313 for further instructions.
Out of Jurisdiction
Q: Can I play WCLC's games if I live outside the Prairies or Territories?
A: No. Canadian lottery jurisdictions do not sell lottery tickets outside their respective borders. Visitors can, of course, purchase tickets when visiting another lottery region, but they must claim all prizes through that region. Most lottery tickets include the name and address of the selling jurisdiction on the back of the ticket.
Q: I purchased a ticket while visiting your jurisdiction. How do I claim a prize?
A: Prizes can be claimed by mailing tickets to:
Western Canada Lottery Corporation, Prize Payout
10th Floor, 125 Garry Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 4J1
The selling jurisdiction will check your ticket and mail out any winnings to you. A winner's interview and photo are required for all claims of $10,000 or over.
Q: I bought a LOTTO 6/49 and LOTTO MAX ticket from another jurisdiction. When I try to cash them here, the terminals won't validate them.
A: LOTTO 6/49 and LOTTO MAX are national lottery games and are played in five different jurisdictions across the country. However, Ticket Terminals can only verify tickets purchased in their jurisdiction. In order to claim a prize on a ticket purchased from another jurisdiction, you must mail your ticket to the address shown on the back of the ticket. Make sure your name and return address are written in the Claim Form on the back. The selling jurisdiction will check your ticket for you and mail out any winnings in the form of a cheque.
Publicity
Q: If I win a major prize, do I need to have my picture taken?
A: Yes. According to WCLC Rules and Regulations, the Corporation has no obligation to pay or deliver a prize unless the winner gives WCLC the right to publish the winner's name, city or town of residence and/or recent photograph.
Names and photographs of major winners are publicized to protect the integrity of the games - verifying the prizes have been won, and showing that winners come from every walk of life.
Expiry Dates
Q: I found a LOTTO 6/49 ticket in my junk drawer that is over a year old. Can I still claim a prize?
A: Tickets for draw games such as LOTTO 6/49, WESTERN 649, LOTTO MAX, PAYDAY, EXTRA, and PICK 3 expire one year from the draw date. Prizes cannot be paid after this time.
KENO prizes must be claimed within 180 days from the purchase date.
SPORT SELECT ticket holders have 90 days from the date of when the last selected game was played to claim their prizes.
All SCRATCH 'N WIN tickets have an expiry date printed on the back of the ticket, and the game names and expiry dates are listed in our regional Luck publications. Tickets with no expiry date listed on the back have expired.
Where does the Money Go?
Q: How is the Lottery dollar spent in Saskatchewan?
A: Here is how the Lottery dollar is spent in Saskatchewan (based on the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010):
Bonus Number
Q: What is the purpose of the Bonus number?
A: On LOTTO 6/49, LOTTO MAX and WESTERN 649, a Bonus Number is drawn in addition to the regular Lottery numbers. You need to match all six regular numbers to win the Top Prize on LOTTO 6/49 or WESTERN 649, and all seven regular numbers to win the Top Prize on LOTTO MAX.
But if you are one number short of winning the Jackpot, make sure you check the Bonus Number on your ticket. The 5/6 and the Bonus prize category on LOTTO 6/49 and WESTERN 649, and the 6/7 and Bonus category on LOTTO MAX, pay terrific prizes! In addition, if you match 3/7 numbers and the Bonus on LOTTO MAX, you win $20, or if you match 2/6 numbers and the Bonus on LOTTO 6/49, you win $5.
Group Buying Agreement
Q: What is a Group Buying Agreement?
A: A Group Buying Agreement (GBA) may be required when a group claims a prize.
The GBA should include: the groups trustee, the type of game, the draw date and ticket numbers, as well as each member's name, address, telephone number, share and signature. It does not have to be completed before a notary of the public or any other legal representative.
Should your group win, the appointed trustee can claim the prize for the group by presenting the winning ticket, two pieces of identification and the completed Group Buying Agreement. The ticket must bear the signature, full name, address and telephone number(s) of the trustee.
Quick Pick
Q: What is a Quick Pick?
A: A Quick Pick is a Selection generated by the Ticket Terminal.
Selection
Q: What is a Selection?
A: A Selection is one line of numbers.
Board
Q: What is a Board?
A: A Board is found on a Selection Slip and contains a field of numbers for you to select for that game.
Pari-mutuel share
Q: What is a pari-mutuel share?
A: A Pari-mutuel share is a calculation where the total monies allocated to a prize category are divided by the total number of winners in that category.
Lottery Scams
Q: I received an email/letter/phone call from Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) saying that my name was selected and I won a lottery prize. I can claim the prize if I send the necessary payment for the taxes and/or service charges associated with the prize. Is this legitimate?
A: The notification you received was not from WCLC and we can assure you that you have not won a prize from WCLC. We do not charge taxes or service fees on any of our games. Further, in order to win a prize on our games players must first purchase a ticket while in our jurisdiction. WCLC does not sell its products or solicit sales over the Internet or outside of our jurisdiction of the Canadian Prairie Provinces and Territories, nor do we authorize anyone to do so on our behalf.
A number of these solicitations (scams) unfortunately occur from time to time and they often use logos or names of WCLC and other companies. Please do not - under any circumstances - provide funds or personal information to the person who contacted you. Ignore the request!
WCLC has forwarded information regarding various scams to local authorities and to PhoneBusters, a fraud task foce comprised of members of several Canadian police organizations, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
If you called the number on the letter and have spoken with someone or sent money, we may wish to contact PhoneBusters. They can be contacted at 1-888-495-8501 (within Canada and the United States), at 705-495-8501 (if overseas) or through their website e-mail, info@phonebusters.com. The PhoneBusters lines can be busy, so please leave a message and someone will return your call. You may also wish to contact your local authorites.
About the Games:
PAYDAY
Q: What is PAYDAY?
PAYDAY is a new weekly on-line game available on the Prairies and Territories and drawn every Thursday. It offers a unique Top Prize – an annuity of $1,000 A Week for Life (minimum of 20 years guaranteed), or a cash option of $675,000. Secondary prize categories of $50,000, $20,000 and $1,000 are also available on the game, as are subsidiary prizes of $25 and $2.
PAYDAY has been introduced in several other Canadian lottery jurisdictions, including Ontario and Atlantic Canada.
Q: How is the game played?
Players choose four numbers from 1 to 77 by Selection Slip, or by Quick Pick, for $2. They receive a ticket with the four numbers they have selected, plus 14 additional computer- generated Selections free. The $2 ticket they receive will contain 15 four-number Selections in total.
The 15 Selections are divided on the ticket into four prize categories. The player’s first Selection, at the top of the ticket, is eligible for the $1,000 A Week for Life prize category; the next two Selections on the player’s ticket are eligible for the $50,000 prize category; the next four Selections are eligible for the $20,000 prize category; and the final eight Selections are eligible for the $1,000 prize category. Sample ticket at bottom
Q: How many boards can I purchase on a PAYDAY ticket?
Players can purchase a maximum of two boards on a PAYDAY ticket at a cost of $4. They will receive a ticket with 30 four-number Selections. Selections will be grouped according to the prize categories they are eligible for (i.e. the first two Selections at the top of the ticket will be eligible for the $1,000 A Week for Life prize category; the next four Selections will be eligible for the $50,000 prize category; the next eight Selections will be eligible for the $20,000 prize category; and the final 16 Selections will be eligible for the $1,000 prize category). Sample ticket at bottom
Q: How are prizes won?
Players match each of their Selections to the four winning numbers drawn. If one of their 15 Selections exactly matches the winning numbers, they win the prize for that category (either $1,000 A Week for Life, $50,000, $20,000 or $1,000). If a Selection in any prize category matches three of the four winning numbers, that Selection wins $25. If a Selection in any category matches two of the four winning numbers, that Selection wins $2.
Q: Can I play EXTRA on a PAYDAY ticket?
Yes, the EXTRA game can be added to PAYDAY tickets for the Thursday draw $1 per EXTRA number played. A maximum of two EXTRA numbers can be purchased on a PAYDAY ticket (i.e. one EXTRA number for each $2 PAYDAY board played). The EXTRA number(s) would be eligible for the EXTRA draw held on the same day as the PAYDAY draw.
Q: Is Advance Play available on PAYDAY?
Yes, PAYDAY tickets can be purchased for 1 to 25 draws at retail. PAYDAY Subscriptions for 26 or 52 draws will also be available.
Q: Are there any PAYDAY "Convenience Packages" available?
Yes, players can purchase a $5 PAYDAY PAK and they will receive one PAYDAY ticket with two PAYDAY plays consisting of 30 Quick Pick selections ($4 value) and one EXTRA number ‘Entered’ ($1) for one draw.
Q: What are the odds of winning on PAYDAY?
The odds of winning the Top Prize are 1 in 1,353,275, and the overall odds of winning any prize on the game are 1 in 6.1.
Q: What is an annuity?
An annuity is a type of long-term investment. By using an annuity as the Top Prize, PAYDAY offers payments of $1,000 A Week for Life, while offering lots of other prizes and great odds of winning.
Q: Can PAYDAY Top Prize winners recieve a single cash payment, rather than the long-term annuity?
Yes, the Top Prize winner can choose either an annuity of $1,000 A Week for Life (for a minimum of 20 years), or a single cash payment of $675,000.
Q: Are there instances where the winner can't select the annuity?
Yes, there are several circumstances where the Top Prize winner can only receive the cash option, rather than the annuity. If the winning ticket is ‘owned’ by more than one person, or if the winner resides outside of the WCLC region, the Top Prize winner will receive the cash option of $675,000.
Q: Is there a maximum number of Top Prize winners on a single draw? If so, what does each winner receive?
As PAYDAY offers a pre-determined, rather than a pari-mutuel prize structure, there are limitations to the number of Top Prize winners on a single draw. While extremely unlikely to occur, if there are five or more Top Prize winners on a draw, they would share $2,700,000.
Q: How soon will the Top Prize winner receive their $1,000 payments. Is there a payment at the time of their claim?
It takes several weeks to set up the annuity, so a Top Prize winner who chooses the annuity should expect their weekly payments to begin within 10 weeks of the prize claim. WCLC will provide the winner with an initial $10,000 prize cheque when the prize is claimed. This represents the first 10 weeks of the winner’s $1,000 payments.
Q: Do annuity winners have to pay tax on their winnings?
Unlike other Top Prizes, which are awarded with a single payment, the annuity prize does have tax implications as the income element of the annuity is taxable. The winner will receive $1,000 a week for life and an annuity provider will remit income tax to the tax authorities on that amount, on behalf of the winner. The tax remitted is based upon the highest marginal provincial or territorial and federal (Canada) income rates applying to the province or territory in which the winner resides at the time the annuity prize is claimed.
While the annuity provider ensures that the proper amount of tax is withheld for the income portion of the annuity at the time of the claim, this does not take into account any additional income that the annuitant has. Depending upon the winner’s combined annual income this may result in some winners receiving a refund at tax time while others may have to pay additional tax. Any additional tax is the responsibility of the winner. As well, future changes in tax rates or moves by the winner to another province, territory or other jurisdiction will not be accounted for by the annuity provider and will be the responsibility of the winner. Tax increases may result in more tax having to be paid by the annuitant, while tax decreases may result in a refund for the annuitant at tax time.
Q: If someone chooses the annuity prize and passes away prior to the 20-year minumum, what happens to the prize?
PAYDAY weekly payments are guaranteed for a minimum of 20 years. If the winner passes away before 20 years have been reached, the winner’s beneficiary will receive either the remaining payments up to the 20 year mark, or the commuted value of the remaining payments to the 20 year mark.
Q: How will annuity prize payments be made?
A third-party annuity provider will make automatic deposits directly to the winner’s bank account.
Q: Can the winner give the annuity prize to someone else or sell it?
No, the annuity prize cannot be sold, assigned or transferred to any other person.
Q: How long does the Top Prize winner have to make the decision between the annuity and the lump sum payment?
Players have one year from the draw date to claim their prize. A decision on which type of Top Prize to take – annuity or lump-sum payment— should be made prior to claiming the prize in person.
LOTTO 6/49 and LOTTO MAX Jackpots
Q: Why are LOTTO 6/49 and LOTTO MAX Jackpots won more frequently in Ontario and Quebec than in the Prairie Provinces and Territories?
A: Over 65 percent of LOTTO 6/49 tickets are purchased in Ontario and Quebec. This is consistent with the population of these two provinces, as compared to the remainder of Canada. The number of Jackpot winners corresponds to the number of tickets sold in each region. And as a result, you will generally notice more winners from eastern Canada.
The Prairies and Territories account for 14 to 15 percent of the sales on LOTTO 6/49 and LOTTO MAX.
Q: What are the largest Jackpots won in Canada?
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LOTTO 6/49
Q: How many LOTTO 6/49 Selections can I play on one ticket?
A: You can purchase up to six Selections per ticket.
Q: I purchased a seven-number combination on LOTTO 6/49, which cost $14, but why does my ticket only show one set of numbers?
A: Your ticket will only show seven numbers, but the computer uses those seven numbers to compose all possible six-number Selections. As a result, seven Selections are registered in the Central Computer System.
If you choose 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; your seven Selections are:
1. 1-2-3-4-5-6
2. 1-2-3-4-5-7
3. 1-2-3-4-6-7
4. 1-2-3-5-6-7
5. 1-2-4-5-6-7
6. 1-3-4-5-6-7
7. 2-3-4-5-6-7
Q: What is the minimum prize I can win playing LOTTO 6/49?
A: The minimum prize on LOTTO 6/49 is $5. You receive this amount for matching 2/6 regular numbers and the Bonus number.
Q: Why is the term "guaranteed" used to describe some lottery Jackpots, while "estimated" is used to describe others?
A: The five Canadian lottery regions "guarantee" some Jackpot amounts on LOTTO MAX and LOTTO 6/49 to provide larger top prizes to players. "Guaranteed" Jackpot amounts are not normally funded by player sales alone, promotional funding is added by the regions to ensure the guaranteed amount is met.
"Estimated" Jackpot amounts are an estimate of what the final Jackpot will be, and are based on the anticipated player sales. The final Jackpot amount may be higher or lower than the original estimate, dependent on the actual sales for the draw.
WESTERN 649
Q: Where can I play WESTERN 649?
A: WESTERN 649 is a regional on-line game available for play only in the Prairie Provinces and the Territories.
Q: How many WESTERN 649 Selections can I play on one ticket?
A: You can purchase up to six Selections on a WESTERN 649 ticket. Each Selection purchased is accompanied by one free Selection for a maximum of 12 Selections per ticket.
Play Both
Q: What is Play Both?
A: This option allows players to play the same Selections for both LOTTO 6/49 and WESTERN 649, excluding the additional WESTERN 649 Quick Pick Selection. Play Both costs $3 per play and is available by marking the Play Both box on a LOTTO 6/49 or WESTERN 649 Selection Slip or ask for a Play Both Quick Pick.
Q: How is Play Both different from $5 Mini Pak?
A: While both functions offer convenience for those who want to play LOTTO 6/49 and WESTERN 649 at the same time, they are quite different. For Play Both, a cost of $3 per play, the LOTTO 6/49 and WESTERN 649 Selections are the same and this feature is available by Quick Pick and Selection Slip.
Mini Pak, a cost of $5 per play, is a quick way for you to get different Quick Pick Selections for both games and isn't available by Selection Slip. A $5 Mini Pak consists of:
- One WESTERN 649 ticket with two Quick Pick Selections (lines) and one EXTRA ‘entered’ ($2 value); and
- One LOTTO 6/49 ticket with one Quick Pick Selection (line) and one EXTRA ‘entered’ ($3 value).
(LOTTO 6/49, WESTERN 649 and EXTRA Selections will be different on each ticket)
Q: Can I add EXTRA to Play Both and how much will it cost?
A: Yes. Different EXTRA numbers will appear on your LOTTO 6/49 and WESTERN 649 tickets. For each $3 Play Both purchase, you can add one EXTRA for an additional $2 up to a maximum of six EXTRA on each ticket.
Q: Can I Play Both by Combination Play?
A: Yes. You can play the same numbers for LOTTO 6/49 and WESTERN 649 in 5, 7, 8, or 9 Number Combinations by marking the Play Both box on the Combo Play Selection Slip. You can also add a single EXTRA for both games for an additional $2. That's one different EXTRA for each ticket.
LOTTO MAX
Q: Where is LOTTO MAX available?
A: LOTTO MAX is available beginning September 19, 2009 at all Lottery Ticket Centres. The game can be played in all Provinces and Territories across Canada.
Q: What happens when there are MAXMILLIONS draws? Do I have to check my tickets differently?
A: Whether or not there are MAXMILLIONS draws, Lottery Ticket Terminals and self-serve Ticket Checkers will show any prizes a LOTTO MAX ticket may have won – whether on the main winning numbers, MAXMILLIONS winning numbers, or even on an EXTRA number ‘entered’ on that ticket.
However, after draws when MAXMILLIONS draws are held, when checking your ticket manually by comparing your Selections to the winning numbers, you will have to keep in mind that there are more winning numbers to check. After comparing your Selections to the main winning number to see if you’ve won the main Jackpot (for matching all seven Main Draw winning numbers on one line) or a subsidiary prize (for matching between three main numbers and six main numbers and the Bonus on one line), you will also have to check each of your Selections against each set of MAXMILLIONS numbers. If one of your Selections exactly matches all seven numbers of one set of MAXMILLIONS numbers, you win or share the $1 Million prize; there are no subsidiary prizes for MAXMILLIONS draws.
Q: How often will there be MAXMILLIONS draws?
A: WCLC expects that MAXMILLIONS draws will be offered about four or five times a year. Of course, this depends on how often smaller Jackpots are actually won, and can vary.
Q: My number matched four numbers on one line of the MAXMILLIONS numbers. Why didn’t I win?
A: On MAXMILLIONS numbers, players can only win by exactly matching an entire number drawn. There are no subsidiary prizes for matching less than all seven numbers.
Q: Can I check my LOTTO MAX ticket on the Ticket Checker?
A: Yes! When the screen reads: “Check your tickets here,” simply scan the barcode and wait for the message to appear on the screen.
Q: What happens when a LOTTO MAX Jackpot or MAXMILLIONS prizes aren’t won?
A: Like with LOTTO 6/49, any LOTTO MAX Jackpot amount not won carries over and is added to the Jackpot amount generated by sales for the next draw. The difference, however, is that the LOTTO MAX Jackpot stops growing when it reaches $50 Million, and any additional 7/7 funding creates multiple $1 Million prizes (MAXMILLIONS). MAXMILLIONS prizes not won also carry over to the next draw.
Q: What happens in an example where draws occur for a $50 Million Jackpot and 20 MAXMILLIONS prizes, and the main Jackpot and 13 MAXMILLIONS prizes are won?
A: The seven $1 Million prizes that were not won will be added to the base Jackpot amount for the following draw. So instead of a Jackpot of $10 Million, the next draw in this example would be for a Jackpot of $17 Million instead.
EXTRA
Q: Do I win anything if I match the first digit of EXTRA?
A: No. The EXTRA only pays for matching all 7 digits, or the last 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1 digits, in the correct order.
Q: What does More EXTRA mean?
A: It's a game feature which allows you to play up to six different EXTRA numbers on LOTTO 6/49 and WESTERN 649, five different EXTRA numbers on LOTTO MAX, four different EXTRA numbers on PICK 3, and two different EXTRA numbers on Payday.
PICK 3
Q: Why can't I pick three of the same numbers while choosing Box Play?
A: If all three numbers chosen are the same, there is only one possible outcome and therefore the Selection can only be played using Straight Play. Box Play allows the player to play one 3-digit number in various combinations to win prizes.
DRAWS
Q: How are LOTTO 6/49 and LOTTO MAX Draws Conducted?
A: LOTTO 6/49 and LOTTO MAX draws are held in a private studio in Toronto, Ontario. Approximately 40 minutes after the game shutdown, the draw takes place. The 49 balls are placed in numerical order in the ball rack of the draw machine. The balls are released into a drum, which is spun for a minimum of 10 seconds before a button is pressed to release the first ball.
For LOTTO 6/49 draws, seven balls (six regular numbers and one Bonus number) are drawn. Eight balls (seven regular numbers and one Bonus number) are drawn for LOTTO MAX. One by one, each ball drops into the trap at the bottom of the drum, and an electric eye prompts its release into a chute.
When MAXMILLIONS™ draws occur on LOTTO MAX, these draws use a computerized draws system housed at the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation offices in Ontario.
Strict controls are in place at the draws, including videotaping of each draw and the presence of an external auditor, a trust officer and a draws manager who officially witness and record each draw.
Q: How are Regional Draws Conducted?
A: More than 800 draws are conducted each year for Western Canada Lottery Corporation's (WCLC) three regional games - WESTERN 649, EXTRA, PAYDAY and PICK 3. These draws are held at WCLC's Head Office in Winnipeg and are conducted on stand-alone computerized draw machines.
As with the national games, stringent controls and security measures are in place for each regional game draw. Two computerized draw machines are available for each draw, and they are located in a secure location that is monitored by video surveillance 24 hours a day. An external auditor, who oversees the draw, selects which draw machine is to be used for any given draw. Security personnel attend each draw, and all draws are videotaped using an automated time-date stamp.
The computerized draw machines' Random Number Generators were initially tested by two independent laboratories to ensure the randomness of their number selection. Draw software was also tested independently and certified as accurate. Independent testing of randomness and software continues from time to time, and it is mandatory when regional games are added or removed, or significant changes are made to existing games.
SCRATCH 'N WIN
Q: What is the most I can win on a SCRATCH 'N WIN ticket?
A: The Top Prizes vary, but generally SCRATCH 'N WIN Top Prizes range from $10,000 to $1 Million.
SPORT SELECT
Q: While playing PRO•LINE, all my teams won by league rules, but the ticket doesn't seem to be a winner. Why?
A: PRO•LINE offers players three outcomes: Home Win, Visitor Win and Tie. A "Tie" in PRO•LINE varies by sport. For all sports except Golf, Hockey and Soccer, PRO•LINE results include all extra play. For Hockey and Soccer, PRO•LINE results include overtime but do not include shootouts.
Hockey and Soccer: a "Tie" is a tie. For Hockey and Soccer, final PRO•LINE results include overtime but do not include shootouts.
Football: a game decided by 3 points or less is considered a "Tie." For a "Visitor Win" or "Home Win," the team must win by 4 points or more.
Basketball: a game decided by 5 points or less is considered a "Tie." For a "Visitor Win" or "Home Win," the team must win by 6 points or more.
Golf: a golf game decided by two strokes or less is considered a 'Tie'; for a 'Home Win', the home player must win by three or more strokes; for a 'Visitor Win', the visiting player must win by three or more strokes.
Baseball: there are no ties.
Tennis: there are no ties.
Q: What if all regularly scheduled holes within a golf tournament cannot be completed?
A: It is not uncommon to have one, or more, rounds of a golf tournament postponed and played later in the tournament. A golf tournament is considered complete, for the purposes of PRO•LINE, if all golfers not previously eliminated, disqualified or withdrawn, complete all regularly scheduled holes within seven (7) days of the scheduled first day of the tournament; or, with respect to a seventy-two (72) hole tournament, in the event that all regularly scheduled holes cannot be completed, the said golfers complete a minimum of fifty-four (54) holes within seven (7) days of the scheduled first day of the tournament; or, with respect to a fifty-four (54) hole tournament, in the event that all regularly scheduled holes cannot be completed, the said golfers complete a minimum of thirty-six (36) holes within seven (7) days of the scheduled first day of the tournament.
Q: When I play Combo Play PRO•LINE, sometimes I can pick more than four ties and sometimes I can't. Why?
A: Players may choose a maximum of four ties per ticket in PRO•LINE. When you play a 4-Game Combo, because the five or six games you choose are played in combinations of four, you may pick ties for all the games.
However, if you add Standard Play to your 4-Game Combo ticket, you may only choose 4 ties as in a standard PRO•LINE ticket.
Q: You shut down SPORT SELECT games that already appear on your active Game List. Why aren't they available for wagering?
A: A late injury, player trade, or even bad weather can affect the likely outcome of a sporting event. Original assumptions used to set the odds may no longer be valid. When this occurs, sales for the game may be closed.
Q: What happens when a game is postponed or rained out before it is finished?
A: When games are delayed, suspended, cancelled, or called incomplete by the league governing the sport, WCLC assigns an odds value of 1.00 to the outcome for that game. In POINT SPREAD, the potential payout will be reduced to the next lowest category.
In baseball, the league considers a delayed game that cannot be resumed "official" any time after four and a half innings if the home team is leading, or five innings if the home team is losing. Once the score of the delayed game has been declared official, WCLC considers the game completed and the score at the time the game was called is the official result of the game.
Q: What is DOUBLE PLAY?
A: DOUBLE PLAY is a wagering feature that allows you to play PRO•LINE and OVER/UNDER on the same ticket, and even on the same game!
Using a DOUBLE PLAY Selection Slip, available at lottery Retailers, you choose between three and six "Picks". (A "Pick" is the prediction of one PRO•LINE or OVER/UNDER outcome. Predicting both PRO•LINE and OVER/UNDER for the same game represents two picks.)
Q: What sports are offered on SPORT SELECT?
A: WCLC offers SPORT SELECT wagering on professional and college football, professional and college basketball, professional and international hockey, professional and international baseball, international soccer, professional golf and professional tennis.
MVP Service
Q. What are the benefits of MVP Service?
A. When you sign up for MVP Service, you can choose to receive e-mails letting you know the winning LOTTO 6/49 and LOTTO MAX numbers on the night of the draw, as well as alerts about the upcoming Jackpot amounts.
You also have the option of receiving e-mail notifications about special offers and promotions offered on this site.
Q. When I try to sign up for MVP Service, why do I see a message that says “e-mail address is already in use"?
A. This message means that you or someone else in your household has already registered using that e-mail address. Any e-mail address can only be used to create one player profile. If two people usually share the same e-mail address, and both wish to create a player profile, one will have to use a different e-mail address.
Q. Is the personal information I enter to register for MVP Service protected?
A. Yes. The MVP Service portion of our website is SSL Secured using 128-bit encryption. All information collected on the site is used for the purposes agreed to by the user, and the information collected will not be used for any other purposes. Saskatchewan Lotteries and WCLC do not share, sell or transfer personal information that it collects to unaffiliated third parties for their own marketing efforts.
Read more about Saskatchewan Lotteries’ and WCLC’s Privacy Policies.
Q. I’m trying to register, but it tells me my postal code isn’t a valid entry. What’s wrong?
A. Postal codes should contain six characters with no spaces. The first, third and fifth characters must be letters (A-Z), and the second, fourth and sixth characters must be digits (0-9).
When entering your postal code, please ensure you do not include any spaces between characters. In addition, please double-check that you substitute letters for numbers (i.e. the letter "O" in place of the digit "0") or vice versa.
Q. Can I remove myself from MVP Service?
A. Yes. If you no longer want to be registered for MVP Service, send us an e-mail explaining your request, and we can remove your account.
If you wish to make changes to your account and stop receiving winning numbers, Jackpot Alerts and other notifications by e-mail, you can simply login to your account and edit your profile.
Q. What's the difference between an HTML e-mail and a plaintext e-mail?
A. E-mails sent in HTML format can contain images, graphics and links within the e-mail, while plaintext e-mails only contain unformatted text, with no images, graphics or links.
Although many e-mail clients used on home or laptop computers can display either type of e-mail, plaintext e-mails are best suited for cell phones and other mobile devices. However, if you're not sure about your e-mail program - whether on your computer or mobile device - select plaintext as your e-mail format
Q. What can I do if I no longer want to receive e-mails from MVP Service?
A. If you wish to make changes to your account and stop receiving winning numbers, Jackpot Alerts and other notifications by e-mail, you can simply login to your account and choose to edit your profile. In Step 3 of the “Edit Profile” process, you’ll see a green checkmark in a box beside each e-mail alert you’re currently receiving. Click the box again, and the green checkmark will disappear, and you’ll no longer receive that alert. When all the e-mail alert boxes are blank, you must agree to the MVP Service terms and conditions and privacy policy; then click “Save” for your changes to take effect.
Q. Can I delete my MVP Service account?
A. Although it’s not possible to remove your own account from MVP Service, if you no longer want to be registered, send us an e-mail explaining your request, and we can remove your account.
How To Print:
Q: How do I use the "Print Here" link to print pages?
A: The "Print Here" icon appears on the Past Winning Numbers pages for LOTTO 6/49, WESTERN 649, PAYDAY, LOTTO MAX and PICK 3; all KENO "Winning Numbers by Day" pages; and the current SPORT SELECT results.
This link allows users to print condensed versions of these pages. To print these pages, click on the "Print Here" link. A new window, containing a concise version of the page, will open. When you are finished printing, you can close the window by clicking the "X" in the top right hand corner of the window with your mouse.
Sport Select Game Lists
Q. How do I print SPORT SELECT Game Lists?
A: In order to print complete SPORT SELECT Game Lists from the interactive PRO•LINE and OVER/UNDER or POINT SPREAD Game Lists, select the games and outcomes you may wish to wager on, and, if of interest, you can also select the amount you’d like to wager in order to see your potential payout (if you don’t select an amount, the form defaults to a $2 wager). Once you’ve done this, click on “Print Preview”, and a new window – containing the entire Game List for the day with your selections underlined – will appear. You can then click on “Print” at the top of the page to print the list.
Other Pages
Q: How do I print other pages on the site?
A: If you want to print other pages on the site, go into your "File" menu and select "Print". Once in the Print menu, change the "Properties" box to use "Landscape" orientation instead of "Portrait". However, please note that such pages were not designed to be printed, and some information may be cut off if you try to do so.
Q: I received an email/letter/phone call from Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) saying that my name was selected and I won a lottery prize. I can claim the prize if I send the necessary payment for the taxes and/or service charges associated with the prize. Is this legitimate?
