Canada’s Lotto 6/49 draw returns tonight with another major prize up for grabs, as players across the country wait for the official numbers from the Wednesday, March 4, 2026 drawing. The current jackpot headline is grabbing attention nationwide, with the game offering a massive $40 million Gold Ball jackpot or a guaranteed $1 million prize depending on the ball drawn.
The Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball format continues to create dramatic draws, where the jackpot can be won outright if the Gold Ball appears, or a guaranteed millionaire can still be created if a white ball is drawn. With 15 balls remaining in the Gold Ball pool, anticipation is building as the latest draw approaches.
Classic Draw Winning Numbers
Bonus number: 28
Prize Breakdown – Classic Draw
| Prize Category | Winners | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 6 of 6 | 1 (Ontario) 1 (Saskatchewan) |
$2,500,000.00 |
| 5 of 6 + Bonus | 1 (Ontario) | $265,952.40 |
| 5 of 6 | 75 | $1,489.00 |
| 4 of 6 | 4,055 | $110.90 |
| 3 of 6 | 76,573 | $10.00 |
| 2 of 6 + Bonus | 55,338 | $5.00 |
| 2 of 6 | 542,734 | FREE PLAY |
Gold Ball Draw
Ball drawn: White
| Winning Number | Winners | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 26538682-01 | 1 (Alberta) | $1,000,000.00 |
Extra Number
EXTRA: 2380359
Prize Breakdown – EXTRA
| Prize Category | Winners | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| All 7 digits | 0 | Not Won |
| Last 6 digits | 1 (Alberta) | $100,000.00 |
| Last 5 digits | 8 | $1,000.00 |
| Last 4 digits | 51 | $100.00 |
| Last 3 digits | 668 | $50.00 |
| Last 2 digits | 6,988 | $10.00 |
| Last digit | 69,294 | $2.00 |
Lotto 6/49 Jackpot for March 4 Draw
For the March 4 drawing, Lotto 6/49 players are competing for a $40 million Gold Ball jackpot. If the Gold Ball is not drawn, the game guarantees at least $1 million to a winning ticket. The structure ensures that every draw produces a major prize winner somewhere in Canada, making it one of the country’s most closely watched lottery games.
Millions of tickets are typically sold nationwide before each midweek drawing, with players hoping to match all six numbers or secure a bonus prize category. Official draw results are released by the national lottery operator and can also be checked through the official Lotto 6/49 results page.
Previous Draw Results – February 28, 2026
The last Lotto 6/49 drawing took place on Saturday, February 28, 2026. While the top jackpot prize was not won in that draw, several players still claimed significant prizes across multiple categories.
Bonus number: 9
Prize Breakdown – Feb 28 Lotto 6/49 Draw
| Prize Category | Winners | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 6 of 6 | 0 | Not Won |
| 5 of 6 + Bonus | 2 (Ontario) | $130,617.00 |
| 5 of 6 | 95 | $1,154.70 |
| 4 of 6 | 4,357 | $101.40 |
| 3 of 6 | 80,652 | $10.00 |
| 2 of 6 + Bonus | 64,769 | $5.00 |
| 2 of 6 | 557,472 | Free Play |
Gold Ball Draw – February 28 Result
During the Gold Ball draw on February 28, the ball selected was White. That meant the $40 million jackpot remained untouched, but a guaranteed millionaire prize was still awarded.
| Winning Number | Winners | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 24621935-01 | 1 winner (Alberta) | $1,000,000 |
Why Lotto 6/49 Continues to Draw Massive Interest
Lotto 6/49 remains one of Canada’s most recognizable national lottery games, combining traditional six-number draws with the unique Gold Ball jackpot mechanic. Each draw guarantees at least one millionaire winner, even when the jackpot is not claimed.
As players await the numbers for the March 4, 2026 draw, the $40 million prize remains the headline attraction. Once the official results are announced, the winning numbers and prize breakdown will be updated here so players can quickly check their tickets.
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