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What is the deadline for LOTTO MAX in BC?

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How long do I have to purchase my Lotto 6/49
Lotto 6/49
Lotto 6/49 is one of three national lottery games in Canada. Launched on June 12, 1982, Lotto 6/49 was the first nationwide Canadian lottery game to allow players to choose their own numbers. Previous national games, such as the Olympic Lottery, Loto Canada and Superloto used pre-printed numbers on tickets.
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, BC/49, Extra & LOTTO MAX ticket? Sales are cut off at 7:30 p.m. Pacific time on draw days.
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What is the latest time to buy LOTTO MAX?

LOTTO MAX draws are held every Tuesday and Friday. Tickets can be purchased until 9:30 pm CT, 8:30 pm MT and 7:30 pm PT on the date of the draw.
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Can a non resident win the lottery in Canada?

Although the legal gambling age in Canada varies among provinces, anyone over the age of 18 can play the three national lotteries. This also applies to non-permanent residents and international visitors who are free to purchase a ticket and claim winnings.
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What time is the LOTTO MAX draw tonight in BC?

When is the draw? Draws happen every Wednesday and Saturday night after 7:30 pm PT.
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How does LOTTO MAX work in BC?

Each $5 ticket gets you 3 sets of seven numbers from 1 — 50. You may choose your first set of 7 numbers or ask for a Quick Pick to have all 3 sets randomly chosen for you. You can play up to 5 plays (15 selections) per ticket. Say YES to the $1 Extra for the chance to win $500,000.
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$55M Lotto Max jackpot win means this BC bookkeeper is "not going back to work"

What happens when you win the lottery in BC?

Congrats! If you've won a major prize that you're claiming at either our Kamloops or Vancouver office, during the process, our staff will verify your win and then we'll take your photo and interview you about your win. Your winner story may be shared on BCLC.com, social media, and other news outlets.
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Has anyone in BC won Lotto Max?

The largest lottery prize ever won in B.C. was a $70 million Lotto Max jackpot won in September 2021.
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How long does it take to receive lottery winnings in Canada?

How soon after winning lottery do you get the money? If you elected the cash option or if your prize is only offered in a single payment, your check should arrive approximately six to eight weeks from your claim date.
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Can you buy LOTTO MAX online in BC?

Lotto Max. Buy Online. PlayNow, BCLC. Now featuring the Gold Ball jackpot that can grow to over $60 million.
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What time is the LOTTO MAX cut off in Alberta?

All draws take place shortly after the ticket purchase cut-off time of 8:30 pm MT, the evening of the draw.
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Can an American win the Canadian lottery?

How to claim a prize if you live outside of Canada. Attend the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto in person. If your prize is under $10,000, follow our Claiming Your Prize by Mail instructions. If you live in the U.S., please include a Canadian address we can send your cheque to.
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How much tax do you pay on lottery winnings in Canada?

Lotteries. Winnings from a Canadian lottery such as Lotto Max or 649 are considered to be windfalls, and windfalls are not subject to tax. Even winnings from a sweepstake or lottery sponsored by a charitable organization are generally tax-free.
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Do you pay taxes on lottery winnings in Canada?

amounts that are exempt from tax under section 87 of the Indian Act (Section 87 tax exemption) lottery winnings of any amount, unless the prize can be considered income from employment, a business or property, or a prize for achievement. most gifts and inheritances.
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How do you play the lottery in Canada?

When you buy your ticket, select a set of numbers, or a “line”. A line can be a set of five to seven numbers, ranging from 1 to 45, or 1 to 50, depending on the game. The more numbers on one line you match to the draw numbers, the more you could win. To win the jackpot, all your numbers must match the numbers drawn.
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How does Banco work?

Each selection is composed of 20 numbers from 1 to 70. Banco spécial is played at the same time as each Banco draw, as the numbers drawn are the same as Banco (20 numbers from 1 to 70). A selection wins if it matches the winning numbers in its class (see the Prize structures and odds of winning).
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How to play Lotto 649 Quebec?

The Classic Selection is comprised of six numbers, and the Classic Jackpot is $5 million. To win the Classic Jackpot, the six numbers in the Classic Selection on your ticket must be identical to the six numbers drawn in the Classic Draw. For each Classic Selection, you'll be given a Gold Ball Draw Number.
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Which lottery is BC only?

BC/49 & Extra. Available exclusively in BC, this lottery game gives you two chances to win $2 Million every week! And remember to say “YES” to the $1 Extra for the chance to win $500,000.
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Is LOTTO MAX only in BC?

for Lotto Max and Lotto 6/49, but no matter where you live, your odds of winning any prize on these games are exactly the same. For example, your odds of winning the top prize on Lotto 6/49 are 1 in 13,983,816 – whether you bought your ticket in Toronto, Ont. or Moncton, N.B.
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How much does a Canadian lottery ticket cost?

Select how many draws you wish to play for, 1 through 25. Each ticket cost $2 (example: a single ticket marked for 5 draws = $10). Canadian Lotto 6/49 is drawn every Saturday and Wednesday.
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What happens if a Canadian wins a US lottery?

Did you know that Canadians can recover taxes on U.S. gambling winnings? The IRS can tax all gambling winnings such as Keno, slot machines, bingo, lotteries, etc. As a Canadian who is not residing in the U.S., the tax rate is 30%.
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What is the first thing you should do if you win the lottery?

Next, follow these smart steps for lottery winners:
  1. Secure your ticket. Take photos and videos of yourself with the ticket, and then lock the ticket in a safe. ...
  2. Hire an experienced estate lawyer. ...
  3. Set up a trust. ...
  4. Arrange for a media advisor. ...
  5. Go silent. ...
  6. Hire a tax accountant.
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How do you protect yourself if you win the lottery?

We talked to several professionals — including lawyers and one of the world's top blackjack players — to get their best tips.
  1. Buy your ticket in a state that doesn't require you to come forward. ...
  2. Don't tell anyone. ...
  3. Delete social media accounts (and change your phone number and address, too). ...
  4. Wear a disguise.
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Who is the biggest lottery winner in BC?

Celebrating Our Winners
  • $31,000,000. Lotto Max. Jennifer C. Read more »
  • $5,000,003. Lotto 6/49. Geraldine E. White Rock, BC. ...
  • $2,000,000. BC/49. Bruce C. & Emiliana K. ...
  • $1,000,000. $10 X. Joyce P. Vancouver, BC. ...
  • $200,012. Keno. Michael C. ...
  • $43,773. Pacific Hold'Em Poker. Marcy M. ...
  • $35,000. BC 50/50. Robin M. ...
  • $47,966. Sports Action. Diane Z.
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Has anyone won set for life in BC?

Patricia Weaver and Erin Robertson are set to celebrate in grand style after winning $675,000 in BC Lotto's Set for Life.
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Where in BC was Lotto Max winning ticket sold?

$55M winning lottery ticket bought on island

The B.C. Lottery Corporation says the winning Lotto Max ticket from Tuesday night's draw was sold in the small Vancouver Island community north of Victoria.
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