Extra  -  A new one million dollar grand prize*,
always for just a dollar. Say yes to Extra!

FAQ

1. What lotteries is the Extra number twinned with?

   Extra is available with the following terminal-based lotteries:

   Lotto Max, Lotto 6/49, Astro, Jour de paye, Triplex, Banco and Banco Spécial, Québec 49, la Quotidienne 3, la Quotidienne 4 as well as Trio lottos, Forfait Quotidien and Double Jeu 49.

2. Why do consumers get a "non participant" Extra number, even though they didn’t pay for the Extra?

   This German-origin game is played in all other Canadian provinces, in U.S. states such as Ohio, Illinois, Oregon and Iowa and in many other countries (Finland, Germany, Switzerland, Morocco, Austria, Belgium, Sweden, etc.). The vast majority of lottery corporations systematically print a number on their tickets, which is a feature of this product.

3. How are Extra numbers generated?

   The numbers are generated by a number-generation algorithm used by the Loto-Québec mainframe. Thus, each number between 0000000 and 9999999 can be generated.

4. A consumer is assigned an Extra number that is made up only of "0"s. Is this a mistake?

   No, it’s not a mistake. Given that the computer assigns numbers from 0000000 through 9999999, it is normal for this number to appear on a consumer’s ticket. Moreover, since the Extra is drawn using ball machines that contain balls numbered from 0 to 9, a selection made up only of "0"s or "9"s is just as likely to win as a selection made up of different numbers.

5. How can I know whether I have a winning Extra ticket?

   To win this lottery, you must first have agreed to play Extra and the words "Extra" must appear on the ticket. At the time of the draw, the ball machine selects a 7-digit number that is decomposable in both directions, from the first two digits to the last. You can win prizes ranging from $2 to $1,000.000. For further details, consult the Extra Prize Structure.

6. What impact do popular selections have on prizes won?

   The answer can be found on this page.