What is TAG?
TAG is a $1 add-on draw game operated by the Atlantic Lottery Corporation, available exclusively in the four Atlantic provinces. It pairs with Lotto Max and Lotto 6/49 ticket purchases — not standalone.
Each TAG play prints a unique 6-digit number. After the parent draw, ALC publishes the night's TAG winning number; you match by exact position for prizes from $2 to $100,000.
How to play TAG
At any ALC retailer, ask for TAG when buying your Lotto Max or 6/49 ticket. The terminal generates a random 6-digit number, printed on the same ticket.
After the parent draw, ALC publishes the TAG winning 6-digit number. Match digits left-to-right by position.
TAG prize structure
| Match (exact position) | Prize |
|---|---|
| Last 2 digits | $2 |
| Last 3 digits | $5 |
| Last 4 digits | $25 |
| Last 5 digits | $500 |
| All 6 digits | $100,000 |
TAG odds
- Top prize ($100,000) — 1 in 1,000,000 per play.
- Any prize — approximately 1 in 10 per play.
- Best per-dollar 'any prize' odds among Canadian add-ons; smallest top prize.
Should you add TAG?
TAG is the easiest Canadian add-on to win something on per dollar — top-prize odds of 1 in 1M are excellent for the cost — but the top prize itself is only $100,000. If you're playing for entertainment value and want frequent small wins, TAG is well-suited. If you're playing for the chance at a million-dollar add-on prize, the others (Western Extra, BC Extra, Encore) offer better headline figures.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does TAG cost?
- $1 per play.
- Where is TAG sold?
- New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador. Sold only at ALC-authorized retailers.
- What's the top prize in TAG?
- $100,000 for matching all 6 digits in exact position. Odds are 1 in 1,000,000 per play.
- How do I claim a TAG prize?
- Same as other ALC prizes. Smaller prizes at any ALC retailer; major prizes by appointment at ALC's Moncton head office.
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