General information about Lotto Triplex
This is Canada based lottery game that was launched in September, 2007, or 13 years, 4 months and 14 days ago. Triplex is currently available only in Quebec. This is a widely popular lottery, but it has still always been known as Triplex. The game-play format wasn’t changing since the game was launched. The lottery is operated by Loto-Québec. In case you want to know more about Loto-Québec, here is their official website: https://loteries.lotoquebec.com/en/home. Canada Lotto Triplex results may be found there as well, by the way. As for their support service, Loto-Québec can be reached via the following contact details:
- Toll-free number: 1 866 611-5686
- Email: [email protected]
- Prize Claim Office: 500 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, QC H3A 3G6
Keep in mind that players must be 18 or over to play.
Check Canada Lotto Triplex results
Canada Lotto Triplex results are aired right after the drawings that take place in the headquarters of Loto-Québec in Montreal. At the moment, draws are held seven times a week. To be more precise, they are held on each day of the week, at 10:30 p.m. (Eastern Time). The numbers are drawn using the Computer Random Number Generator. In case you were curious, the first ever draw was held on September 4, 2007, or 13 years, 4 months and 14 days ago.
How it works: picking up Canada Lotto Triplex numbers
The currently applied format is as follows: 5 / 41. As you can see, players are to choose five main Canada Lotto Triplex numbers from the range between 1 and 41 Canada Lotto Triplex numbers. In fact, the format of the lottery slightly differs from the one players are used to. For more details, please look at the table of odds and prizes.
Lotto Triplex winning odds & prize categories
The lottery currently offers nine prize categories. The amount of the top prize is fixed, which means that Triplex is not the one to bring you a record-high jackpot. For now, it accounts for CAD $20,000. Luckily, the fact that the jackpot is quite modest is compensated by indeed high winning odds! As shown by official estimates, the odds of winning the top prize are 1 in 249,800. In particular, you will have to correctly guess all the five Canada Lotto Triplex numbers. An important thing is that they must be on the same horizontal line. For more information, please look at the table below:
Prize category | Prize | Odds of winning |
Numbers matched on a same horizontal line |
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5 / 5 | $20,000* | 1 : 249,800 |
4 / 5 | $100 | 1 : 1,388 |
3 / 5 | $3 | 1 : 40 |
Numbers mixed and matched from all 15 numbers |
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8+ / 15 | $1,000 | 1 : 29,515 |
7 / 15 | $75 | 1 : 2,679 |
6 / 15 | $20 | 1 : 329 |
5 / 15 | $5 | 1 : 58 |
4 / 15 | $1 | 1 : 15 |
No good number |
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0 / 15 | Free participation | 1 : 8 |
The overall winning chances, in turn, are 1 in 4.1.
Lotto Triplex prices
The minimum cost of playing is CAD $1. The lottery does not offer any opportunities to multiply prizes. A good news is that there is a chance to win an extra prize if to take part in Extra, an add-on game with a chance to win up to CAD $1,000,000 per an additional $1 cost.
Hot and cold Canada Lotto Triplex numbers
The lottery’s most often drawn numbers are 34, 27, 21, 24, 28, and 07. The cold, or the least frequent numbers are 29, 36, 32, 14, 11, and 06.
Payouts of Lotto Triplex prizes
Keep in mind that Triplex jackpot can only be paid out as a lump sum. In case there are two or more winners, the prize is to be equally shared. All the amounts above CAD $25,000 can be received at prize centers and by mail. If you've won more, the prize may only be claimed in person by appointment. Amounts of $600 or less are also payable at lottery retailers. A great thing is that Triplex winnings are tax free. One more thing to take into account is that all the prizes are to be claimed within one year from the day of the draw or otherwise the winning ticket expires, regardless of Canada Lotto Triplex results.