What is BC 49?
BC 49, also known as British Columbia 49, is a popular lottery game offered by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) in Canada. The game has been running for several decades and is played across various regions of British Columbia.
Gameplay Overview
To play BC 49, participants purchase a ticket with a unique set of six numbers ranging from 1 to 49. These tickets can be purchased online or at authorized retail outlets throughout the province. Each draw consists of six winning numbers bc-49.ca and one bonus ball, also known as the “Maxmillions” number.
How Do Winners Get Selected?
The BC 49 lottery uses a straightforward random number generation (RNG) process to select the winners. This RNG is based on an algorithm that ensures fair outcomes for each draw. The winning numbers are then verified by independent auditors and published promptly after the draw takes place.
Number Selection Odds and Probability
Players choose six unique numbers between 1 and 49 when playing BC 49, with a fixed price of $3 per ticket. According to mathematical probability theory, the odds of selecting all six correct winning numbers are incredibly low – approximately 1 in 13,983,816 for each draw.
Draw Schedule and Frequency
BC 49 draws take place twice weekly: on Wednesdays at 10:30 PM PST and Sundays at 7:35 PM PST. Each week’s draw features a guaranteed Maxmillions prize of $11 million or more if the top six winning numbers are matched by one ticket holder.
Types of Winners
BC 49 offers several categories for matching results, each with different prizes:
- Match 6: Match all six correct numbers to win the Jackpot
- Match 5+ Bonus (Maxmillions): Five out of six numbers plus Maxmillions match wins a share of $11 million or higher
- Match 5: Five numbers matched – up to $60,000 in prizes
- Match 4+Bonus: Four out of six numbers with at least one bonus number matched – up to $1,200 in prizes
- Match 4: Four correct numbers without a bonus match wins up to $400
- Match 3+Bonus or 2 Bonus: Three out of six numbers plus any two bonus matches or more than one bonus matched win smaller cash prizes