We were pitched a guest article by The Lotter Canada abut the main lotteries you can play in Toronto, plus how to play the UK National Lottery from Canada if you still miss it.

Thought it would provide some useful info for Brits arriving laden down with pounds in their pockets but still want to try and win millions, then appear on the news and say: “Yeah, but this won’t change my life much. Might get a new jumper and possibly a trip to Burlington. But that’s about it.”

Here we go …

Have you ever dreamed of winning the lottery and getting a fresh start to a life? Of course, you have. In fact, each and every one of us has thought at least once about it would feel to become a millionaire overnight. While dreaming about it may be entertaining, the only way to turn it into reality is to actually play. Remember you only need one lucky ticket to change your life forever, so take a chance and play the lottery because you might be in for a major surprise one day.

If you live in Toronto, then you should know that there are some amazing lotteries that you can play here. Moreover, you can easily enter the biggest lotteries from back home in the UK.

In this article, we will tell you all about the major jackpots you can play in Canada so that you can get an idea of the impressive amount of options you have.

1. Lotto 6/49
Lotto 6/49 is currently the main lottery game in Canada. It was also the first lottery game to allow players to actively choose their own numbers. Moreover, it has the highest jackpot in Canadian lottery with an immense $63.4 million prize won in 2013. With tickets at only $3 each and record-breaking prizes in the game, this is one lottery definitely worth playing. Tickets can be purchased from authorized retailers located in Canada.

How To Play
– Choose six main numbers from 1-49.
– For each ticket, players are also assigned an automatic Guaranteed Prize Draw combination, which consists of a unique 10-digit number.
Prizes
For each $3 ticket, players can participate in the run for the main jackpot and secondary prizes, as well as the $1 million Guaranteed Prize Draw. The main jackpot starts at $5 million and then it gets higher and higher with each draw. The main jackpot is awarded to players who have the full set of the six main numbers and it amounts to 79.5 % of the pools fund.

2. Lotto Max
Introduced back in 2009, Lotto Max is one of the three major Canadian lotteries you can participate in. With a record jackpot of $60 million and a record prize pool of $100 million, it is the second-largest lotto prize you can win in Canada. Lotto Max tickets are $5 each and for each set of numbers that the players choose, the lottery terminal will also generate two additional combinations of numbers. Tickets can be purchased from authorized lotto terminals all around Canada.

How To Play
– Choose seven main numbers from 1-49.
Prizes
The Lotto Max jackpot cap was initially set at $50 million, but as of last year, it was increased to a whopping $60 million. As an additional bonus, when the main jackpot exceeds $50 million, players are automatically entered in the MAXMILLIONS competition. Depending on the amount over $50 million, each draw comes with one or several MAXIMILLIONS $1 million prizes.

For each MAXIMILLIONS prize, seven numbers are drawn separately and players must guess the full set of seven numbers to win the $1 million prize. This means that each $5 ticket offers players the chance to win the main jackpot, as well as one of the MAXIMILLIONS prizes.

3. Daily Grand
The Daily Grand comes with a brand-new lottery concept for Canadians. While the vast majority of world lotteries offer massive jackpots, the Daily Grand offers winners the chance to get $1,000 each and every day of their lives. What would you do with $1,000 a day, every day? To find out, you have to get a $3 Daily Grand ticket and maybe your days will come with a fixed income for the rest of your life. As for the other Canadian lotteries, tickets can be purchased from authorized retailers.

How To Play
– Choose five main numbers from 1-49.
– Choose one GRAND NUMBER from 1-7.
Prizes
The $1,000 per day for life is the grand prize of this lottery and it goes to players who guess all five of the main numbers and the grand number. The second prize is $250,000 per year for life and it goes to players who have the five main numbers. As an alternative to the lifetime prizes, winning ticket holders may also choose the cash option, which entitles them to a unique payment of $7 million for the top prize and of $500,000 for the second prize.

4. Play UK lotteries from Canada
If you had a habit of playing the lottery back in the UK, moving to Canada is no reason to break it. You can still enter your favourite English lotteries from Canada by playing online.

All you have to do is go to theLotter.ca and you can play UK EuroMillions, UK Lotto, UK Thunderball, as well as many other lotteries from all over the world. Because the ticket is purchased on your behalf from an authorized local retailer, you are eligible for any UK-based lotteries and you can even choose your own numbers. Here are the main UK lotteries you can play online:

UK EuroMillions
With record breaking jackpots of up to €190 million, the UK EuroMillions is one of the biggest lotteries in the entire world. It is a multinational lottery open to players from Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, Andorra, Lichtenstein, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Monaco and the UK. By playing online, you can be eligible for the game even if you currently reside in Canada.

UK Lotto
Thanks to online lottery platforms, you can also participate in the UK National Lottery that also offers huge jackpots. With a record of £66 million, you should definitely consider including the UK Lotto on your list because it is an excellent opportunity to become a multimillionaire.

UK Thunderball
This UK lottery is also worth taking into consideration because it offers some of the best odds of winning. In fact, one in every 29 players typically wins the 9th prize, which is truly stunning. The main jackpot is fixed at £500,000, which is far less than other lotteries offer, but still an impressive amount of money.

So, have you decided which lottery to play? Whichever one you choose, keep in mind that one winning ticket will change your life forever. Remember that by playing the lottery online, you can enter the run for British jackpots even from Toronto.

Lots of good luck!