Most Common Lotto 6/49 Numbers — Full Frequency Analysis & Odds
Lotto 6/49 draws 6 main numbers plus a Bonus Ball, all from the same 1–49 pool, every Wednesday and Saturday. It's Canada's longest-running national lottery, and unlike Lotto Max, its jackpot is fixed rather than uncapped.
Lotto 6/49 main ball frequency
Across our full draw history, the five most frequently drawn main balls have been 10, 45, and a three-way tie between 49, 9 and 48, while 1, 20, and a tie between 32, 33 and 47 have appeared least often. With 49 numbers and 6 drawn per game, each ball's expected share is roughly 12.2% of draws.
Visit our live Lotto 6/49 statistics page for exact current counts, updated after every Wednesday and Saturday draw.
Lotto 6/49 sum range
For 6 balls from 1–49, the mathematical range runs from 21 up to 279. In practice, the middle 70% of real draws fall between roughly 116 and 186, averaging around 151.
A fixed $5 million jackpot and the Gold Ball
Unlike most lotteries on this site, Lotto 6/49's jackpot doesn't roll over if nobody wins — it stays fixed at CA$5 million. The odds of matching all 6 numbers are 1 in C(49,6) = 1 in 13,983,816, with overall odds of winning any prize at roughly 1 in 6.6.
Every Lotto 6/49 ticket also includes a free 10-digit number for the separate Gold Ball draw, which guarantees at least one CA$1 million winner (and can climb past CA$60 million) by matching the drawn 10-digit code — a way of keeping a life-changing prize in play even though the main jackpot itself is capped.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common Lotto 6/49 numbers?
Across our full draw history, 10, 45, 49, 9 and 48 have been the most frequently drawn main balls. See our live Lotto 6/49 statistics page for current exact counts.
What are the odds of winning Lotto 6/49?
The jackpot odds are 1 in C(49,6) = 1 in 13,983,816. Overall odds of winning any prize tier are approximately 1 in 6.6.
Does the Lotto 6/49 jackpot roll over?
No — it's fixed at CA$5 million and does not grow if nobody wins, unlike Lotto Max's rolling jackpot.
What is the Gold Ball draw?
A free bonus draw included with every Lotto 6/49 ticket. Each ticket gets a 10-digit number, and matching the digits drawn guarantees at least a CA$1 million prize — potentially worth much more, since it can accumulate to CA$60 million or beyond.
How is Lotto 6/49 different from Lotto Max?
Lotto 6/49 draws 6 from 49 with a fixed $5 million jackpot. Lotto Max draws 7 from 52 with a rolling jackpot up to $90 million. 6/49 offers better jackpot odds (1 in 14M vs 1 in 134M); Lotto Max offers a much bigger potential prize.
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