How are LOTTO 6/49 and LOTTO MAX Draws Conducted?
LOTTO 6/49 and LOTTO MAX draws are held at the CTV Studio in Scarborough, Ontario. About one hour after the game shutdown, the draw takes place. The balls (49 for LOTTO 6/49; 47 for LOTTO MAX) are placed in numerical order in the ball rack of the draw machine. The balls are released into a drum, which is spun for a minimum of 10 seconds before a button is pressed to release the first ball. For LOTTO 6/49 draws, seven balls (six regular numbers and one Bonus number) are drawn. Eight balls (seven regular numbers and one Bonus number) are drawn for LOTTO MAX. One by one, each ball drops into the trap at the bottom of the drum, and an electric eye prompts its release into a chute. Strict controls are in place at the draw, including videotaping of each draw and the presence of an external auditor and a draw supervisor who officially witness and record each draw. The draw machine absolutely cannot be manipulated in any way. The same balls are used in every draw and undergo monthly testing to
