Before you go anywhere
Sign the back of the ticket. Photograph both sides. Validate at any WCLC retailer terminal or in the official Lotto Spot app.
Up to $1,000 — at any WCLC retailer
Across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, WCLC retailers pay validated prizes up to $1,000 in cash. Larger prizes are referred to the provincial gaming authority that handles claims locally.
$1,000 to $24,999 — provincial gaming authority
Each Prairie province uses its own gaming authority for mid-range claims:
- Alberta: Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) — claim centres in Edmonton and St. Albert.
- Saskatchewan: SaskGaming — head office in Regina.
- Manitoba: Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries — head office in Winnipeg.
$25,000 and above — in person at the provincial office
Major prizes are claimed in person, by appointment, at the relevant provincial gaming authority. Verification takes 1–3 hours and includes:
- Two pieces of government-issued photo ID.
- The signed, original ticket.
- Identity verification interview.
- Consent for WCLC / provincial public announcement.
- Optional financial-planning briefing.
Public announcement
WCLC publishes winners' names, communities, and photographs for major prizes through the relevant provincial gaming authority. Anonymity exemptions are granted for documented safety concerns.
Deadline: 52 weeks
WCLC draw-game prizes — Lotto Max, 6/49, Daily Grand, Western 649, Western Max, Extra, Pick games, Daily Keno — must be claimed within one year of the draw date. Instant ticket deadlines are printed on the ticket.
Provincial gaming authority addresses
Alberta (AGLC): 50 Corriveau Avenue, St. Albert, AB T8N 3T5 — 1-800-561-4748. Saskatchewan (SaskGaming): 1880 Saskatchewan Drive, Regina, SK S4P 0B2 — 1-800-205-7355. Manitoba (Liquor & Lotteries): 830 Empress Street, Winnipeg, MB R3G 3H3 — 1-800-665-3313.
Frequently asked questions
- Why does WCLC use provincial gaming authorities instead of its own claim centres?
- WCLC operates the games, but each Prairie province has its own gaming regulator that handles in-person claim verification, public announcements, and prize disbursement. WCLC funds the prize; the provincial authority pays it out.
- Can I claim an Alberta-bought ticket in Manitoba?
- No. Each provincial gaming authority handles only tickets sold within its province. An Alberta-purchased ticket must be claimed through AGLC, even if you live in Manitoba.
- How long do I have to claim a WCLC prize?
- 52 weeks (one year) from the draw date for draw games. Instant ticket deadlines are printed on the ticket.
- Where can I claim a major prize in Alberta?
- AGLC's St. Albert head office (50 Corriveau Avenue) for prizes of $25,000 and above. Smaller prizes can be handled at the Edmonton claim centre.
- Are Yukon, NWT, and Nunavut covered by WCLC?
- Yes. Lottery games in the three territories are operated by WCLC. Major prize claims are handled in coordination with the relevant provincial gaming authority — usually Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries — depending on where the ticket was purchased.
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