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LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball Jackpot: How the 26 Balls Work
After the Wednesday, August 26, 2026 draw, WCLC listed the LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball Jackpot at $18 million, or a guaranteed $1 million, with 26 prize balls remaining. This guide explains the two stages of the Gold Ball Draw, how its conditional odds work, and what Canadian winners should know about taxes and claims.
LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball Odds: Why $20 Million Is Not 1 in 25
For the scheduled Saturday, August 29, 2026 LOTTO 6/49 draw, the Gold Ball prize is listed as either a $20 million jackpot or a guaranteed $1 million prize, with 25 prize balls remaining. The 1-in-25 figure applies only to the selected Gold Ball ticket holder, not to every LOTTO 6/49 play.