What Is the Atlantic Canada (ALC) Lottery?

Atlantic Canada’s lottery is run by the Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) – a Crown corporation owned by the four Atlantic provinces (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland & Labrador).

Established in 1976, ALC offers a wide range of games (draw lotteries, instant tickets, online games, etc.) specifically for Atlantic Canadians. It handles both regional games exclusive to Atlantic provinces and national games that are played across Canada. In fact, 100% of ALC’s profits are returned to Atlantic Canada, funding community programs and services. Since its inception, Atlantic Lottery has returned over $11.3 billion to its provincial shareholders, making it a vital part of Atlantic Canada’s economy and culture.

The Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) provides lottery games for New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI and Newfoundland & Labrador. A portion of proceeds goes back into these communities.

In casual conversation, people often refer to it simply as the Atlantic Canada lottery or “the ALC lottery.” Enthusiasts follow its draws much like any other lottery, checking ALC winning numbers to see if they’ve hit a jackpot. For example, LotteryCoast.com maintains a dedicated page for Atlantic Canada where ALC winning numbers (the latest results) are updated after every draw. In fact, the Atlantic Canada lottery results page on LotteryCoast advertises itself as “your go-to source for the latest winning numbers for all popular Atlantic Canada Lottery games”. Fans also visit lottery news outlets (such as Lottery Post) and community forums to discuss draws and predictions.

How Atlantic Lottery Works

Atlantic Lottery (ALC) operates under government regulation, ensuring that games are fair and secure. Players can buy tickets for ALC lotteries at authorized retailers across the four provinces or online at alc.ca. The company offers daily draws, weekly draws, and special jackpots, with a variety of ways to win: matching numbers in a draw, playing instant “scratch” tickets, or even trying smaller games like Keno or Bingo. Here are some key points about ALC and its games:

• Regional Focus: ALC’s headquarters is in Moncton, NB, with regional offices in Halifax, NS and St. John’s, NL. It was the first in North America to sell lottery tickets online (back in 2004).
  
• Major Games: Atlantic Lottery sells national games (Lotto 6/49, Lotto Max, Daily Grand) as well as regional games unique to Atlantic Canada (e.g. Atlantic 49, Tag, Bucko, Keno Atlantic, Lotto 4, Hit or Miss, etc.).
  
• Jackpot Distribution: Some regional games have fixed jackpots (like $1 million for Atlantic 49), while national games can grow into tens of millions. Smaller games (Hit or Miss, Bucko, etc.) offer more frequent smaller prizes.
  
• Prize Payouts: LotteryCoast and other sites track the prize breakdowns and odds. For example, Atlantic Lottery’s Tag add-on offers a top prize of $100,000 for matching all 6 digits, while Hit or Miss (a daily game) pays out for matching 3 numbers in a quick-draw format.
  
• Community Impact: All profits from ticket sales go back into Atlantic Canada’s economy – funding health care, education, and community projects. Last year alone, ALC returned $438.1 million to the provinces.
  

For players, the important part is knowing where to check results. The LotteryCoast Atlantic Canada page provides real-time updates after each draw. For example, on that page you’ll see the latest numbers for Lotto 4, Tag, Bucko, Atlantic 49, Keno Atlantic, Daily Grand, Lotto 6/49, Hit or Miss, Lotto Max and more. It’s a one-stop “lottery post” for all AC games – a handy resource alongside official channels. You can even see “past results” and prize breakdowns for each draw.

How to Find ALC Winning Numbers

The easiest way to check if you’ve won is to visit a lottery results site. One popular choice is LotteryCoast.com, which has a dedicated Atlantic Canada section. In their words, it’s a “trusted hub for the latest winning numbers, past draw data, and prize information” for every ALC lottery game. For example, the Atlantic Canada results page lists the newest draws and older draw archives for Lotto 4, Tag, Bucko, Atlantic 49, Keno Atlantic, Daily Grand, Canada Lotto 6/49, Hit or Miss, Lotto Max, and more.

For Atlantic Canada players, the ALC lottery results page on LotteryCoast is a handy reference. It’s updated immediately after each draw. You’ll see the “ALC winning numbers” for every game – from small daily lotteries to big jackpot games – right at your fingertips. (It’s worth bookmarking!)

LotteryCoast’s Atlantic Canada page displays winning numbers for all ALC games. It’s updated in real time so you can always check the latest draw.

Of course, Atlantic Lottery’s official site (alc.ca) also posts winning numbers and has a mobile app with draw results. Local news outlets in each province often announce big winners and jackpot amounts too. But for a quick consolidated lookup, LotteryCoast is a great “one-stop lottery post.”

Atlantic Canada Lottery Games

Now let’s dive into the main games you can play under the Atlantic Lottery umbrella. Each game below has its own rules, draw schedule, and prize structure. When possible, we’ve linked to LotteryCoast pages for the latest results and analysis of that game.

• Atlantic 49
  
  • Overview: Atlantic 49 is an Atlantic-only jackpot game. It’s played like a 6-number draw: players pick 6 numbers from 1–49.
    
  • Draws: Twice a week (Wednesday and Saturday evenings).
    
  • Top Prize: $1,000,000 (fixed), plus smaller prizes for partial matches. There is also a guaranteed $25,649 prize each draw.
    
  • Fun Fact: You can play Atlantic 49 on its own or add it on to a Lotto 6/49 ticket. It’s branded as “Atlantic 49” to emphasize it’s unique to this region.
    
  • More Info: For the latest Atlantic 49 winning numbers and payout details, see the Atlantic 49 page on LotteryCoast.
    
    
• Lotto 6/49
  
  • Overview: The classic national lottery. Players pick 6 numbers from 1–49 (plus a Bonus number). It’s not exclusive to Atlantic Canada – every province plays, but ALC sells the tickets here.
    
  • Draws: Every Wednesday and Saturday.
    
  • Jackpot: Starts at $5 million and grows by about $1 million each draw until won.
    
  • Regional Note: Unlike Atlantic 49, Lotto 6/49 has huge national jackpots (often in the double-digit millions). Atlantic players have won their share of big 6/49 prizes.
    
  • Latest Results: Atlantic Canada players can check the Lotto 6/49 results on LotteryCoast’s Canada Lotto 6/49 page.
    
    
• Lotto Max
  
  • Overview: Canada’s other big jackpot game. Pick 7 numbers from 1–50.
    
  • Draws: Tuesdays and Fridays.
    
  • Jackpot: Starts at $10 million and can skyrocket (it hit $70 million in early 2024). Also, each draw has multiple $1 million “Maxmillions” prizes if the main jackpot is high.
    
  • Atlantic Coverage: Atlantic provinces participate fully. LottoCoast shows the Atlantic Canada Lotto Max results and next jackpot.
    
  • Key Point: When Lotto Max jackpots are high, Atlantic players have the same chance at those national prizes as anyone in Canada.
    
    
• Daily Grand
  
  • Overview: A national game with a twist – top prize is $1,000 a day for life (equivalent to about $500K cash). Pick 5 numbers + 1 Grand Number from 1–7.
    
  • Draws: Mondays and Thursdays.
    
  • Top Prize: $1,000/day for life (or a $7 million lump sum). Secondary prizes for partial matches.
    
  • Atlantic Play: Even though Daily Grand is national, it’s popular here and draws are announced regionally as well.
    
  • Details: See LotteryCoast’s Daily Grand page for Atlantic Canada , including past winning numbers and prize breakdowns.
    
    
• Hit or Miss
  
  • Overview: A daily Atlantic-only draw game introduced by ALC. Players pick 3 numbers; one draw is held each evening.
    
  • How to Win: Match all 3 numbers to win the jackpot; you can also win smaller prizes for 1 or 2 matches.
    
  • Top Prize: Fixed $250,000 for 3-of-3 matches (plus up to $25,000 instantly via an instant win component). Essentially two games in one ticket.
    
  • Draws: Every night.
    
  • Why It’s Unique: Branded as “Hit or Miss”, it has both a scratch ticket aspect (instant win up to $25k) and a nightly draw of $250k.
    
  • More Info: Check the Atlantic Canada Hit or Miss LotteryCoast page for details and recent winning numbers.
    
    
• Tag
  
  • Overview: Tag is an add-on game for only $1. It’s not a standalone lottery; instead, you buy it along with any other ticket (Lotto 6/49, Lotto Max, Daily Grand, etc.).
    
  • How It Works: With Tag, the terminal prints a random 6-digit number on your ticket. Each day’s draw is a single 6-digit number.
    
  • Draws: Daily (one draw a night).
    
  • Prizes: Match all 6 digits to win $100,000. There are also prizes for matching the last 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1 digit. Overall odds are 1 in 10 of winning something.
    
  • At Atlantic: Tag is unique to the Atlantic Lottery (prize structure differs in other provinces). It’s a popular low-cost add-on to stretch each play.
    
  • See Results: Visit the Tag Atlantic Canada page on LotteryCoast for the latest Tag numbers and history.
    
    
• Bucko
  
  • Overview: A weekly 5/36 draw. Players pick 5 numbers from 1–36.
    
  • Draws: Sundays (with a special weekend event).
    
  • Jackpot: $50,000 top prize (fixed).
    
  • How to Win: Match all 5 numbers to win the jackpot. Smaller prizes for 4/5, 3/5, etc.
    
  • Atlantic Flavour: It’s one of Atlantic Lottery’s longest-running games. Bucko tickets are green-branded.
    
  • More Info: LotteryCoast’s Bucko results page shows recent winning numbers and draws.
    
    
• Keno Atlantic
  
  • Overview: Atlantic Canada’s version of Keno. Choose 5, 6, or 7 numbers (spots) from 1–70.
    
  • Draws: Every 5 minutes, all day.
    
  • Format: A fast-paced game with frequent draws. Jackpot and prizes vary by how many spots you play and match.
    
  • Why Play: Offers flexibility (you set your wager and numbers). Great for fun with friends or at bars (often Keno lounges).
    
  • Results: LotteryCoast’s Keno Atlantic page lists the last draw of each day and lets you browse past keno results. It’s handy for strategy and pattern checking.
    
    
• Lotto 4
  
  • Overview: A daily 4-number draw. Players choose exactly 4 digits (0–9 for each position).
    
  • Draws: Nightly.
    
  • Prize: Win up to $5,000 for matching all 4 digits (game has different play styles like “all-in” or “any order” bets).
    
  • Unique Touch: It’s a very straightforward daily game – just pick 4 digits and hope they match.
    
  • Results: LotteryCoast’s Atlantic Canada Lotto 4 page updates each night’s 4-digit result. (The example page [21] shows recent draws.)
    
    
• Poker Lotto
  
  • Overview: A combination of instant and draw poker. First, scratch to reveal 3 cards; then watch the nightly draw for 5 more cards (a poker hand).
    
  • Prize: Win up to $100,000 for the best poker hands.
    
  • Atlantic Twist: This is an Atlantic-only game blending pull-tab (instant win) with a nightly draw.
    
  • Draws: Every evening.
    
  • Check It: Even though lotterycoast doesn’t list Poker Lotto separately, you can find info on the official ALC site. In summary, match high poker hands to win big.
    
    
• Salsa Bingo
  
  • Overview: A daily lottery bingo game. Tickets have multiple bingo cards printed.
    
  • Draws: Every evening (progressive jackpot).
    
  • How to Win: After numbers are drawn, you can win by completing lines or full cards. Progressive jackpot grows daily until hit.
    
  • Unique Flavor: Offers the fun of bingo in a lottery format. ALC suggests you can even use dabbers, though a console marks the cards too.
    
  • Prizes: Patterns or full bingo wins. The jackpot accumulates until someone hits it.
    
  • Source: See Atlantic Lottery’s description for details – “Bingo dabbers are optional in this game where the progressive jackpot grows until it is won.”.
    

Each of these games has its own page on LotteryCoast where you can track winning numbers, see prize info, and analyze past results. For any Atlantic Lottery game, LotteryCoast.com is a useful resource to view all Atlantic winning numbers in one place.

Games like Lotto Max (photo above) and Lotto 6/49 are national draws available to Atlantic players as well. Atlantic Lottery offers both regional games (Atlantic 49, Bucko, etc.) and nationwide ones – all covered in the Atlantic Canada section of LotteryCoast.

Staying Up-to-Date and Playing Responsibly

Playing the lottery should always be fun. Atlantic Lottery emphasizes responsible play, and you should too. Follow draw results from official sources or trusted sites (like LotteryCoast, which posts results immediately), and double-check any winnings. Remember that the chances are long, and there are many ways to win even small prizes.

For quick access:

• Check ALC Winning Numbers: Bookmark the Atlantic Canada results page on LotteryCoast. The link text “ALC winning numbers” takes you there directly (it’s updated in real time).
  
• Enter Often: Because so many ALC games draw frequently, you have daily or even multiple daily chances to play.
  
• Group Play: ALC encourages syndicates. You can pool money with friends or coworkers to buy more tickets (more chances to win).
  
• Claiming Prizes: Smaller prizes can be claimed at any lottery retailer, while bigger wins have specific claim procedures (usually through ALC’s offices).
  

In summary, the Atlantic Canada (ALC) lottery encompasses all the lottery games offered in Atlantic Canada by Atlantic Lottery Corporation. It’s a mix of high-jackpot national games and local favorites, providing plenty of excitement for Canadian players. And whether you’re chasing the next big jackpot or enjoying a quick daily draw, sites like LotteryCoast.com help you stay informed with the latest lottery results and winning numbers. Good luck and play responsibly!