International Residents

Prize claim options for winners who do not live in Canada

Canadian and provincial laws restrict OLG's gaming activities to the Province of Ontario. Therefore, OLG does not sell lottery tickets outside of Ontario. OLG lottery tickets can only be purchased from an authorized OLG retailer in Ontario. OLG does not use third parties to locate or pay its winners.

If you purchased a winning lottery ticket from an authorized retailer in Ontario and do not live in Canada, there are a number of options for claiming your winnings.

Taxes and Fees Information

No income taxes have to be paid to Canadian authorities on lottery winnings in Canada
- Generally, Canadian tax authorities do not consider lottery winnings to be taxable for Canadian income tax purposes.
- U.S. tax laws regarding lottery winnings are different than those in Canada. U.S. residents should contact a tax professional.
No fees of any kind have to be paid by the winner to Canadian authorities on lottery winnings in Canada.
- OLG does not require advance fees to acquire your winnings. If you have won an OLG lottery, you do not pay any upfront fees to anyone at any time for any reason.

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