How to claim a lottery prize
Congratulations! You've won a prize. Now what?
Take a look at the information below to get you started. Your prize amount determines what you do.
Up to $100
Prizes may be claimed:
- Through a Lottery Ticket Retailer
$101 to $1,000
Prizes may be claimed:
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Through a Lottery Ticket Retailer: Ask the retailer if they have enough cash to pay your prize. Lottery retailers are not obligated to pay prizes over $100. If a ticket wins $100.01 or more, the retailer can cancel the validation and direct you to claim your prize at another retailer or from an Alberta Prize Payout office.
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By mail, through WCLC:
Western Canada Lottery Corporation
Prize Payout
10th Floor, 125 Garry Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4J1
- In person, through Alberta Prize Payout Offices:
Main AGLC Prize Payout Office
50 Corriveau Avenue
St. Albert, AB T8N 3T5
Phone: 780-447-8616
Toll Free: 1-800-272-8876 ask for extension 8616
Office hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday (except holidays)
Calgary Prize Payout Office
Deerfoot Atrium South
310, 6715 - 8 Street NE
Calgary, AB T2E 7H7
Phone: 403-663-8301
Office hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday (except holidays)
$1,001 to $9,999.99
Prizes may be claimed:
- By mail, through WCLC:
Western Canada Lottery Corporation
Prize Payout
10th Floor, 125 Garry Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4J1 - In person, through Alberta Prize Payout Offices:
Main AGLC Prize Payout Office
50 Corriveau Avenue
St. Albert, AB T8N 3T5
Phone: 780-447-8616
Toll Free: 1-800-272-8876 ask for extension 8616
Office hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday (except holidays)
Calgary Prize Payout Office
Deerfoot Atrium South
310, 6715 - 8 Street NE
Calgary, AB T2E 7H7
Phone: 403-663-8301
Office hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday (except holidays)
$10,000 and up
Anything over $10,000 is considered a major claim. You must claim in person.
All major claims require an appointment in advance. Please call 1-800-272-8876 and ask for extension 8616.
How to check your ticket
There are several ways to check your ticket.
- Use the Ticket Checkers at your lottery retailer.
- Sign up for the WCLC MVP Service and have DAILY GRAND, LOTTO MAX, WESTERN MAX, LOTTO 6/49 and WESTERN 649 winning numbers emailed to you.
- Download the free WCLC Lottery Manager app and use the ticket checker feature.
- Check the winning numbers printed and posted at retail centres.
- Call the Winning Numbers Lines for the most recent numbers:
- Edmonton 780-459-5100
- Calgary 403-275-8101