The lotto 649 draw held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, delivered excitement to thousands of lottery hopefuls across the country—although the grand jackpot remained untouched, one ticket holder in Ontario walked away with a substantial $76,000.60 prize by matching five numbers plus the bonus.
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Let’s break down the draw results, prize tiers, and what’s next for Gold Ball and Classic jackpot hopefuls.
Lotto 649 Winning Numbers for May 3, 2025
Classic Draw Numbers:
12 – 22 – 25 – 30 – 36 – 41
Bonus Number: 14
Gold Ball Number: 24645097-05
Gold Ball Jackpot: $1 Million (Rollover – No winner)
Encore Number: 2423306
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Lotto 649 Prize Breakdown: Classic Draw Payout Summary
A total of 186,298 cash winners claimed prizes in the May 3 draw. Here’s how the winnings stacked up:
| Match Tier | Number of Winners | Prize per Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 0 | $5,000,000.00 |
| 5/6 + Bonus | 4 | $76,000.60 |
| 5/6 | 107 | $1,193.00 |
| 4/6 | 5,403 | $95.10 |
| 3/6 | 105,802 | $10.00 |
| 2/6 + Bonus | 74,982 | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 735,540 | Free Play (valued at $3) |
Gold Ball Jackpot: Still Up for Grabs
The Gold Ball Jackpot, which had a top prize of $1 million, did not find a winner on May 3, and has rolled over to the next draw. While the Gold Ball number (24645097-05) was drawn, no eligible ticket matched the required conditions to claim the full prize.
Lotto 649 Encore Number: 2423306
Players who opted into the Encore draw had another shot at winning big. Check your tickets carefully—matching all seven digits in order could mean a $1 million prize.
Notable Highlights
- The highest single prize—$76,000.60—was awarded to four ticket holders who matched 5 numbers plus the bonus, including one ticket purchased in Ontario.
- Over 186,000 winners claimed various prize amounts, proving that even without a jackpot winner, Canada 649 continues to deliver rewards across the country.
- More than 735,000 players received Free Play tickets, giving them another chance at millions in upcoming draws.
What’s Next for Players?
With the jackpot still unclaimed and the Gold Ball prize rolling over, anticipation is building for the next Canada 649 draw. Players are encouraged to:
- Check tickets thoroughly
- Claim any prizes promptly
- Purchase entries for the upcoming draw for another shot at the multimillion-dollar jackpot
Whether you’re chasing a windfall or enjoying the thrill of smaller wins, every ticket counts.