Lotto 6/49 is back with a midweek draw that had ticket-holders scanning numbers fast. Here’s the running update for the Wednesday, February 25, 2026 draw, including the jackpot snapshot and the key game details most players want in one place.
Lotto 6/49 winning numbers for Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Classic Draw:
- 17
- 24
- 32
- 37
- 46
- 49
- 43
Bonus: 43
Gold Ball Draw: White Ball Drawn (Exact Match Only)
Gold Ball Winning Number: 46741242-04
Prize shown: $1,000,000.00
EXTRA: 5350944
Gold Ball jackpot and draw headline
The Gold Ball draw for February 25 carried a headline prize of $36 million, with the game also offering a guaranteed $1 million option on the Gold Ball side. For this draw, the display showed 17 balls remaining and exact match only for the top Gold Ball prize.
More on this jackpot: Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball $1 Million Ontario jackpot rollover
Classic Jackpot recap
Alongside the Gold Ball side, Lotto 6/49 also features the fixed $5 million Classic Jackpot. Matching all six main numbers wins the Classic top prize, while other match tiers pay out across multiple categories.
Prize breakdown summary
Prize divisions will be added once the official breakdown is confirmed. Standard categories include: match 6 for the Classic Jackpot, Gold Ball outcomes, and additional tiers such as match 5 + Bonus, match 5, match 4, match 3, and match 2 + Bonus.
How Lotto 6/49 works and ticket cost
A Lotto 6/49 play costs $3 at retail or online, and each play gives you a shot at the Classic Jackpot, the Gold Ball prize structure, and other cash prizes. You can pick your own six numbers from 1 to 49 or use Quick Pick. ENCORE can be added for $1 per play.
Odds and payout
The overall odds of winning a prize are listed as 1 in 6.6, while the odds of winning the Classic Jackpot are approximately 1 in 13.9 million. Lotto 6/49 also notes that the total prize payout to players is 48% of cash sales revenue, divided among prize categories. For additional official reference, you can review details on the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s Lotto 6/49 page.
Combination Play and Advance Play options
If you prefer more coverage, Combination Play allows selecting 5, 7, 8, or 9 numbers on Lotto 6/49. For planning ahead, Advance Play is available for up to 26 weeks (up to 52 draws), depending on the selection slip and retailer options.
Next draw date
Lotto 6/49 draws run twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays. If the top prizes aren’t claimed, the jackpot story rolls forward to the next draw.
