The Canada Lotto 649 draw for Wednesday, March 11, 2026 delivered major excitement after the massive $44 million Gold Ball jackpot was claimed by a lucky player in Ontario, while the Classic Draw jackpot remained unclaimed.
The draw produced thousands of winning tickets across multiple prize categories, with many players securing smaller prizes even though the top Classic Draw prize was not won.
Winning Numbers and Prize Breakdown
The official Lotto 649 Classic Draw numbers were 5, 6, 8, 14, 16 and 39. The bonus number was 11.
No player matched all six numbers in the Classic Draw, meaning the 6 of 6 jackpot was not won. The second-tier prize category also saw no winners, with zero tickets matching five numbers plus the bonus.
The next winning tier produced 96 winners who matched five numbers. Each of these players received a prize of $705.50.
In the fourth prize category, 4,690 tickets matched four numbers, with each winner receiving $58.10.
Thousands more players landed smaller payouts. A total of 86,966 tickets matched three numbers, each winning $10.00.
Another prize level saw 68,942 tickets matching two numbers plus the bonus number, with each ticket earning $5.00.
The most common winning category was the free play tier. In total, 573,908 tickets matched two numbers, awarding players a free Lotto 649 play for a future draw.
Although the Classic Draw jackpot rolled over, the nightâs biggest prize was awarded through the Gold Ball draw.
The Gold Ball drawn was Gold, meaning the jackpot was triggered and awarded. The winning Gold Ball number was 51022818-01.
The result produced one winning ticket in Ontario, securing the full $44,000,000 Gold Ball jackpot.
Players who added the EXTRA option also received a separate result in the draw. The EXTRA number was 3564781.
Lotto 649 continues to be one of Canadaâs most popular national lottery games, offering players two chances to win during each draw through both the Classic Draw and the Gold Ball jackpot system. As jackpots grow and the Gold Ball remains in play, prizes can climb dramatically before eventually being awarded when the Gold Ball is selected.
Players can view complete draw information and upcoming jackpot updates through the official Lotto 649 page.
With the $44 million jackpot now claimed, attention will shift to upcoming Lotto 649 draws as players across Canada try their luck in the next chance at a life-changing win.
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