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Western 649 Jackpot
Dream Big, Dream Western! Win up to
$2 Million
every draw.
2 days until next draw
Buy Tickets
Dream Big, Dream Western!
- WESTERN 649 is the West's own game, available only in the Prairie Provinces and the Territories.
- For just $1, you receive one six-number Selection - you select one set of numbers or select a Quick Pick.
- You could win up to $2,000,000 every draw!
- Add EXTRA on Wednesday or Saturday for a chance to win that game's $250,000 Top Prize or $100,000 second prize!
*NEW* WESTERN 649 Prize Categories
Two new prize categories have now been added, making WESTERN 649 bigger and better than ever!
- Match 2 numbers plus Bonus and win $3!
- You win if you match any two main numbers plus the Bonus number
- Prize winnings will continue to be deposited into your PlayNow Account along with any other winnings.
- Free Play prize category - Match 2 out of 6 numbers to win!
- A Free Play ticket includes one six-number Quick Pick selection.
- If you win a Free Play ticket, your Free Play ticket is automatically awarded to you for the next draw conducted.
- You can find your Free Play ticket in your My Tickets page or in your Account History.
About the Draws
- WESTERN 649 draws are held every Wednesday and Saturday.
- Tickets can be purchased on PlayNow until 9:20pm CT on the date of the draw.
How to Play WESTERN 649
Select a Game or choose a Quick Pick Package to begin. Quick Pick Package contents cannot be edited, but if you select a Game you can customize your purchase to add other Games.
With WESTERN 649, you can set up to 5 plays per transaction and for an extra $3 per play, you can use these same numbers for LOTTO 649. If you like, you can add another game to your purchase by selecting another game. Once you are ready, your options are to choose your own numbers or Quick Pick. With Quick Pick, your numbers are randomly selected for you.
Before you confirm your purchase, you can add EXTRA for $1 per play and the chance to win up to $250,000!
You can also set up a Lottery Subscription by selecting how many draws you would like to purchase. When you set up a Lottery Subscription, we will purchase your tickets for you before each draw and all you have to do is ensure you have sufficient funds in your account. Learn more about Lottery Subscriptions.
Once you have purchased your ticket, it will save in your account and we will email you if you win! Check the My Tickets page at any time to view your tickets. If you win a Free Play on PlayNow, it will automatically be redeemed as a ticket for the upcoming draw.
Prize Table & Odds
To win a prize, numbers matched must appear in the same Selection (line).
Match |
Prize |
Odds / $1 Play |
6 of 6 |
Win or share $2,000,000 |
1: 13,983,816 |
5 of 6 + Bonus |
Win or share $50,000 |
1: 2,330,636 |
5 of 6 |
$500 |
1: 55,491.3 |
4 of 6 |
$50 |
1: 1,032.4 |
3 of 6 |
$10 |
1: 56.7 |
Match 2/6 + Bonus |
$3 |
1:81.2 |
Match 2/6 |
Free Play |
1: 8.3 |
Odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 6.62.
All odds are approximate.
Claiming Prizes $1,001 and over
For any prizes that are $1,001 and over, players are required to contact Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) to initiate the prize award process. This applies to any cash or cash equivalent prizes, including annuities and merchandise.
If you have a win $1,001 and over, you will be able to see the win in My Tickets and you will receive a courtesy email with instructions on how to claim your prize. You will not see the win in your Transaction History until the prize award process is complete.
EXTRA Game Conditions and Prize Structure
Another chance to win big prizes!
- Top Prize of $250,000 and second prize of $100,000!
- You receive one EXTRA number 'ENTERED' for $1.
- Play it with LOTTO MAX and WESTERN MAX every Friday, with LOTTO 649 and WESTERN 649 every Wednesday and Saturday, and with DAILY GRAND every Monday and Thursday!
About the Draws
- EXTRA is played with a host game: LOTTO MAX, LOTTO 649, DAILY GRAND, WESTERN MAX or WESTERN 649.
- Tickets can be purchased on PlayNow until 9:20pm CT on the day of the host game draw.
How to Play
After you select a game and choose Quick Pick or Choose Numbers, then select your EXTRA. Select the drop-down next to the EXTRA logo and choose the number of EXTRA you wish to purchase. When you choose EXTRA, a seven-digit number is randomly generated and appears on your ticket.
Each EXTRA number costs $1 per draw. You can purchase one EXTRA number for every $5 LOTTO MAX purchase, $3 LOTTO 649 purchase, $3 DAILY GRAND purchase, $2 WESTERN MAX purchase, and $2 WESTERN 649.
How to Win
Match the number drawn in exact order from the right-hand side to win.
Match |
Prize |
Odds/$1 Play |
all 7 digits |
$250,000 |
1: 6,000,000 |
Last 6 digits |
$100,000 |
1: 1,200,000 |
Last 5 digits |
$1,000 |
1: 111,111 |
Last 4 digits |
$100 |
1: 11,111 |
Last 3 digits |
$50 |
1: 1,111 |
Last 2 digits |
$10 |
1: 111 |
Last digit |
$2 |
1: 11 |
Odds of winning any prize are approximately one in 10.
All odds are approximate.
Quick Pick Packages
You cannot edit or remove the EXTRA included in any Quick Pick Package.
Quick Pick Packages that include EXTRA
$5 649 Pack – package includes 1 LOTTO 649, 1 EXTRA and 1 WESTERN 649
$6 LOTTO MAX – package includes 1 LOTTO MAX and 1 EXTRA
$7 LOTTO 649 – package includes 2 LOTTO 649 and 1 EXTRA
$8 MAX Pack – package includes 1 LOTTO MAX, 1 EXTRA and 1 WESTERN MAX
$12 LOTTO MAX – package includes 2 LOTTO MAX and 2 EXTRA
$15 MAX Pack – package includes 2 LOTTO MAX, 1 EXTRA and 2 WESTERN MAX
$25 MAX Pack – package includes 4 LOTTO MAX, 1 EXTRA and 2 WESTERN MAX
Lottery Subscriptions
Players can also choose to add EXTRA as part of a lottery subscription. If you select EXTRA as part of a lottery subscription, EXTRA numbers will be different and randomly generated for each draw.
Learn more about lottery subscriptions.
DISCLAIMER: In the event of a discrepancy between the results posted on this site and the official WCLC winning numbers report, the latter shall prevail.