Québec 49  -  1 dollar, $2 million!

FAQ

1. The "complementary" number… How does it work?

   Keep in mind that:

   • in the prize structure, the complementary number, also called the bonus number, is represented by the "+ B" symbol;
   • the complementary number is linked to the categories 2/6 + B and 5/6+ B in Québec 49;
   • the way the complementary number is used is the same for all the lotteries to which it is linked.

   Example: 5/6+ B category of Québec 49

   To win in this category, you must have, on the same line, five (5) numbers matching the winning selection and also have the complementary number (+ B). Consequently, you cannot win in the 5/6+ B category with only four (4) numbers matching the winning selection and the complementary number.

2. What does the "+ B" symbol shown beside some prize categories in various lotteries mean?

   This symbol represents the bonus number(complementary number) associated with one or more specific categories of various lotteries. In Québec 49, it is associated with the 2/6+ B and 5/6+ B categories.

3. When is the bonus number used?

   In Québec 49, the bonus number applies if the consumer has - in a same selection – 2 or 5 numbers that correctly match the winning selection. If that same selection also contains the bonus number, he wins the prize for the 2/6+ B or 5/6+ B category, according to the case.

4. Where is the bonus number shown on the ticket?

   The bonus number is never shown on the ticket. For example, when a Québec 49 ticket is purchased, a selection of 6 numbers from 1 to 49 is given the consumer. At the time of the draw, 7 numbers are drawn: the first 6 numbers determine the winning selection, while the seventh number drawn is the bonus number.

5. What is a "combinaison" slip?

   The “combinaison” slip allows all possible 6-number selections to be generated from an ensemble of 5, 7, 8 or 9 numbers selected by the consumer.

6. Why is the grand prize not cumulative?

   There is no cumulative grand prize for Québec 49 because when the grand prize is won, the amount paid out to the winners always exceeds the sales revenue generated by this draw.

7. Is there a grand prize winner every draw?

   No, the grand prize is not won at every draw. This is not unusual, considering that the game includes 13,983,816 possible selections and less than 1,000,000 selections are generally sold for every draw.

8. Which draw games have limited prize amount?

   There are limited total prize amounts for certain categories with Banco, Banco spécial, Jour de paye, Triplex, Astro, Lotto Poker, Sprinto and Québec 49 (for the 5/6+ bonus category only). For example, the maximum prize amount for Banco is limited to $4 million per draw, for each category.

   The limited payable amount for a draw is likely to be reached when the winning selection is held by several people.

   The maximum payable amount for each game is written on the back of the selection slips. This information and more, including the prize structures and the chances of winning, can also be found on the pages related to each products.

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

   The answer can be found on this page.