Which lotteries have the best odds?

Lotto games such as 6/49 and Lotto Max are popular, but the chances of winning are slim. The odds of hitting the jackpot on 6/49 are 1 in 13.9 million. For Lotto Max they’re even worse: 1 in 28.6 million.

To improve your odds, we’ve compiled the list of the lotteries and scratch tickets in Canada that offer the best shot at winning at least $100,000. We’ve included all the major lottos in Canada that provide a six-figure payout, as well as scratch tickets that are in regular rotation. A few scratch tickets offer even better odds than those shown here but are only available for a short period before being replaced by other instant-win games.