What is BC Extra?
BC Extra is a $1 add-on draw game operated by BCLC, available only in British Columbia. You can attach it to Lotto Max, Lotto 6/49, BC/49, or BC Daily 7 ticket purchases.
Each play prints a unique 4-digit number. The matching mechanic is identical to Western Extra; the only meaningful difference is BC Extra's top prize ($500,000) is half that of Western Extra ($1,000,000).
How to play BC Extra
Add Extra at any BCLC retailer terminal when buying your parent ticket. The 4-digit number is randomly generated and printed on the ticket.
After the parent draw, BCLC publishes the Extra winning number. Match digits in exact position (left-to-right) for prizes.
BC Extra prize structure
| Match (exact position) | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1 of 4 digits | $5 |
| 2 of 4 digits | $10 |
| 3 of 4 digits | $500 |
| All 4 of 4 digits | $500,000 |
BC Extra odds
- Top prize ($500,000) — 1 in 3,764,376 per play.
- Any prize — approximately 1 in 9 per play.
- Same odds as Western Extra at half the top prize.
Should you add BC Extra?
BC Extra has the same odds as Western Extra at half the top prize. On pure expected-value math, that's worse. But for BC players, BC Extra is the only available add-on game; the comparison is moot. Per-dollar EV is still well above scratch tickets and most other lottery products in BC.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does BC Extra cost?
- $1 per play.
- What's the top prize in BC Extra?
- $500,000 for matching all 4 digits in exact position. Odds are 1 in 3,764,376 per play.
- Can I buy BC Extra outside BC?
- No. BC Extra is exclusive to BCLC retailers in British Columbia.
- How do I claim a BC Extra prize?
- Same as other BCLC lottery prizes. Up to $1,000 at any retailer; up to $9,999 at participating Lottery Prize Payout locations; larger prizes at BCLC Vancouver office.
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