Western 6/49
Next estimated jackpot:
$2,000,000
About Western 6/49
Find out all you need to know about Western 649 before it becomes your new favorite lottery game. On this page you can learn how to play, explore the prize draw breakdown, as well as see the odds of winning the Western 649 jackpot.
Draws happen every Wednesday and Saturday evening at 7:30 PM PT.
Western 649 Overview
Western 649 was launched in 1999 and it’s been keeping the same format and structure since then.
The price of a Western 649 ticket is $1.00. In order to enter, participants must choose six numbers between 1 and 49. A Bonus Ball is randomly drawn as well.
Western 6/49 & Western Max Comparison
Draw Days
Jackpot
Ticket Price
Jackpot Odds
Western 6/49
Wednesday and Saturday
$2 Million
$1
1 in 13,983,816
Western Max
Tuesday and Friday
$2 Million
$2
1 in 33,294,800
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Statistics
Check out the latest Western 6/49 statistics, updated in real-time after each drawing.
Number Generator
Generate your own Quick Pick results for a future draw, as many times as you like.
Western 6/49 Prize Table
There is a fixed jackpot of $2 million which does not roll over in case there is no jackpot winner. If more than one ticket holder matches all six numbers, the jackpot will be shared equally. In total there are seven prize tiers to win in, all of which can be found below with their relevant odds:
Prize Level | Prize Amount | Odds of Winning |
---|---|---|
Match 6 | $2,000,000 | 1 in 13,983,816 |
Match 5 + Bonus | $50,000 | 1 in 2,330,636 |
Match 5 | $500 | 1 in 55,492 |
Match 4 | $50 | 1 in 1,033 |
Match 3 | $10 | 1 in 57 |
Match 2 + Bonus | $3 | 1 in 81 |
Match 2 | Free Play | 1 in 8 |
EXTRA
One extra $1.00 can bring you the chance to win a $250,000 jackpot for matching the random seven-digit number or other secondary prizes, including a $100,000 second prize.
Play Both
Participants can choose to enter the same numbers on both Lotto 6/49 and Western 649 tickets. Simply choose ‘Play Both’ on your selection slip or by asking the retailer. The Lotto 6/49 ticket will include a Guaranteed Prize Draw Selection for every $4.00 ‘Play Both’ purchase. Extra can also be added for both for $2.00 and the numbers will be different.
Payouts and Taxes
So what happens if you actually win a prize? Western 649 prizes are paid out as cash lump sums. Players have one year to claim prizes. All Western 649 prizes are tax-free, however players from abroad should check if winnings are subject to tax in the country they play from.
Western 6/49 Quick Stats
Here you can find some quick stats for Western 649, showing the current hot and cold numbers from recent draws. More statistics like these can be found using the button further below.
Hot Results
- 19
- 35
- 11
- 8
- 6
Cold Results
- 12
- 24
- 26
- 1
- 36