WATCH ‘N WIN games are lottery games that give you two chances to win. Watch the gameplay screen in-store for a chance to win instantly, and keep your ticket for the nightly draw. Watch and see how it’s done.

Object of the game

WATCH ‘N WIN games are instant win and lottery-based draw games. Choose from POKER LOTTO, MEGADICE LOTTO and POWERBUCKS WATCH ‘N WIN. Each game has its own way to play, but the game structure is the same. Players have a chance to win instantly, or match the numbers on their ticket to those in the nightly draw for a second chance to win.

How instant win games work

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WATCH ‘N WIN terminals rely on a secure central gaming engine to determine all game outcomes. When you start a game, the terminal requests a result from this system. A certified cryptographic random number generator creates the outcome, ensuring fairness and integrity. That result is then delivered to the terminal and shown on the WATCH ‘N WIN screen.

How to Play in 5 Easy Steps:

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Set a budget. Playing the lottery is a form of gambling and part of keeping it fun is to play responsibly. Treat it like anything else you do for fun and set a budget. Then, stick to it.
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Choose your WATCH ‘N WIN game. Pick from POKER LOTTO, MEGADICE LOTTO or POWERBUCKS WHEEL OF FORTUNE® RUBY RICHES®. Each game gives you two chances to win.
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Watch the screen. The lottery terminal’s Customer Display Screen will play a video to show if you’re an instant winner. Animations are for entertainment purposes only, all results are based on lottery game odds.
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Check the nightly draw. Don’t miss out on a second chance to win. Checking your ticket is easy: you can do it at the retailer, online at olg.ca, or using the OLG App.
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Claim your prize. If you’re a winner, be sure to sign your ticket and claim your prize! Prizes expire 12 months from the draw date.

1. Set your budget

WATCH ‘N WIN games are a great way to add some interactive fun to your day. But remember, playing the lottery is a form of gambling. Treat it as part of your entertainment budget and only spend as much as you can afford.

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The more you play, the more it costs. There are no guarantees of winning. Sticking to your budget is the best way to play.

2. Choose your WATCH ‘N WIN game

There are three exciting games available to play, starting at just $2. Try them all or pick the one you find the most fun. Just ask your lottery retailer for a ticket.

POKER LOTTO

Play this classic card game electronically. Watch as you’re dealt a 5-card hand that could win up to $5,000 instantly. Then, keep your ticket for a chance to win up to $100,000 in the nightly draw. If you up the ante with ALL IN, POKER LOTTO’s $1 add-on game for a chance to win bigger prizes including the progressive jackpot. The progressive jackpot starts at $10,000 and grows with each ticket sold. ALL IN is played on the instant portion of the game only.

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MEGADICE LOTTO

Watch the dice roll for a chance to win up to $7,500 instantly. Then, keep your ticket for a chance to win up to $100,000 in the nightly draw.

POWERBUCKS WATCH ‘N WIN

A $3 WATCH ‘N WIN game, with up to three themes to choose from, that gives you twice the excitement- one ticket, two chances to win! Play in-store for a chance to win the POWERBUCKS Progressive Jackpot of $1 Million or more instantly, then keep your ticket to see if you win up to $100,000 in the nightly draw!

3. Watch the screen

Once you’ve asked for your ticket, watch the animation play out on the screen to find out if you’re an instant winner. There are no buttons to push, no bets to make, no wheels to spin. Whether you win or lose, remember to hang on to your ticket for a chance to win in the nightly draw. Animations are for entertainment purposes only, all results are based on lottery game odds.

4. Check the nightly draw

Every WATCH ‘N WIN ticket features either a series of numbers or symbols. Match all or some of your numbers or symbols to those drawn during the nightly draw to win. You can check your ticket any time in the following 3 ways:

Use the ticket checker at an OLG retailer. Be sure to sign your ticket first.
Download the OLG App and scan your ticket barcode to see if it’s a winner.
View the winning numbers by game online at OLG.ca

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Nightly draws occur after 10:30 pm each day.

5. Claim your prize

To claim any prize less than $1,000, visit a participating OLG retailer to validate your winning ticket. For complete details about claiming prizes, visit olg.ca

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Winning tickets expire 12 months after the draw date, so be sure to visit a retailer within 12 months of the draw date in order to validate or claim your prize.

Prize Details

Prizes vary from winning an instant prize up to $1 Million or more or a nightly draw up to $100,000.

POKER LOTTO players can win from $2 to $5,000 instantly, and from $5 to $100,000 in the nightly draw.
MEGADICE LOTTO players can win from $2 to $7,500 instantly, and from $3 to $100,000 in the nightly draw.
POWERBUCKS WATCH ‘N WIN® players can win from $3 to $1 Million or more instantly, or from $3 to $100,000 in the nightly draw.

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