Myth: Choosing my own numbers makes me more likely to win.
Fact: Every set of numbers has an equal chance of being draw, however you choose it. Quick Pick is the most common method of play in the Prairies and the North – 79.5% of LOTTO 6/49 and 87.5% of LOTTO MAX selections are purchased by Quick Pick.
Myth: Players in big cities/provinces have a better chance of winning a jackpot.
Fact: Every selection has the same chance of winning as every other selection sold for the same game, regardless of where you purchase it. Over time, locations of winning tickets tend to reflect the total proportion sold in an area, but provinces and cities don’t win lotteries – individual people or groups do.