POWERBUCKS WHEEL OF FORTUNE
POWERBUCKS WHEEL OF FORTUNE is a Daily Watch ‘N Win lottery game that offers players two exciting chances to win with one ticket. Each $3 play gives players a chance to win the POWERBUCKS Progressive Jackpot of $1 million or more plus other prizes instantly in-store, as well as a chance to win up to $100,000 in the nightly draw.
There is a limit of one POWERBUCKS WHEEL OF FORTUNE play per ticket. ENCORE and Advance Play are not available.
POWERBUCKS WHEEL OF FORTUNE is available at OLG retail lottery terminals. This game is not available on OLG.ca or on OLG’s self-serve lottery terminals.
Yes, POWERBUCKS WHEEL OF FORTUNE is available for sale in Ontario only.
POWERBUCKS is an IGT property and was North America’s first multi-channel wide area progressive jackpot. The POWERBUCKS Progressive Jackpot is available across Canada and links the jackpot prize pool between slot machines, iCasino games, and now lottery in Ontario. The POWERBUCKS Progressive Jackpot starts at $1 million and increases through contributions from purchases of participating games across Canada.
The POWERBUCKS Progressive Jackpot starts at $1 Million and grows until it is won. There is no cap on how large the jackpot can grow.
POWERBUCKS WHEEL OF FORTUNE Instant prizes range from $3 to the POWERBUCKS Progressive Jackpot of at least $1 million.
The overall odds of winning any prize on POWERBUCKS WHEEL OF FORTUNE are 1 in 2.5. The overall odds of winning an Instant win prize are 1 in 2.82.
| INSTANT PRIZES | ODDS |
|---|---|
| POWERBUCKS Progressive Jackpot | 1 in 25,000,000 |
| $25,000.00 | 1 in 390,625.0 |
| $1,000.00 | 1 in 97,276.3 |
| $500.00 | 1 in 38,940.8 |
| $100.00 | 1 in 1298.5 |
| $25.00 | 1 in 194.8 |
| $10.00 | 1 in 64.9 |
| $5.00 | 1 in 13.0 |
| $3.00 | 1 in 3.9 |
POWERBUCKS WHEEL OF FORTUNE Nightly Draw prizes range from $3 to $100,000.
| MATCH | DRAW PRIZE* | ODDS OF WINNING |
|---|---|---|
| 6 of 6 | $100,000.00 | 1 in 1,947,792.0 |
| 5 of 6 | $250.00 | 1 in 10,821.1 |
| 4 of 6 | $10.00 | 1 in 298.5 |
| 3 of 6 | $3.00 | 1 in 24.0 |
The overall odds of winning any prize on POWERBUCKS WHEEL OF FORTUNE are 1 in 2.5. The overall odds of winning a prize on the Nightly Draw are 1 in 22.2.
Each $3 play randomly generates a spin of the WHEEL OF FORTUNE prize wheel which includes a chance to win the POWERBUCKS Progressive Jackpot.
The spin is animated on the Customer Display Unit. If the pointer on the wheel stops on a prize, you’ve won that prize. The Instant Win prize area on the printed ticket also features an image of the prize wheel and the associated prize.
The spinning of the wheel is an animation for entertainment purposes only and has no impact on the determination of the instant outcome as determined by the random number generator (RNG). In the event of any discrepancy, the Instant Prize as determined by RNG and recorded in OLG’s on-line system governs.
Yes. Each ticket is eligible for one Instant prize and one nightly draw prize.
Players are instructed to keep their ticket to check for a win in the nightly draw.
The POWERBUCKS WHEEL OF FORTUNE winning numbers are drawn by random number generator (RNG).
OLG’s RNG and independent audit systems have been independently tested and certified.
No, POWERBUCKS WHEEL OF FORTUNE Nightly Draw prizes are not shared among winners.
POWERBUCKS WHEEL OF FORTUNE features an Instant win component whereby players can win instantly, so players must pay for each ticket before the retailer can process the transaction. Retailers are not able to cancel a POWERBUCKS WHEEL OF FORTUNE ticket once it has been printed.
Since POWERBUCKS WHEEL OF FORTUNE offers a chance to win Instantly, retailers are not able to cancel tickets.
For prizes under $1,000, the best option is to take your winning ticket to an OLG Lottery retailer. Prizes less than $1,000 can be paid by cash or to your credit or debit account in store, depending on individual store’s ability to pay. All locations must pay prizes up to $50.
For prizes of $1,000 or more, winners are encouraged to follow OLG’s online claim process as described on OLG.ca’s How to Claim Prizes page - www.olg.ca/en/winners/how-to-claim.html.
The top two Instant prizes ($25,000 and POWERBUCKS Progressive Jackpot) and the top Draw prize ($100,000) will trigger a Big Win Freeze when validated at retail through the lottery terminal. OLG will call the retail location to speak with the player and provide additional information about the prize claim process.
Players have one year from the draw date printed on their POWERBUCKS WHEEL OF FORTUNE ticket to claim prizes at retail or through the OLG Prize Centre. Full prize claim information is available on OLG.ca.
Unclaimed prizes from games operated solely by OLG, such as POWERBUCKS WHEEL OF FORTUNE, are directed to profits paid to the provincial government to benefit the people of Ontario.