group play

PLAY TOGETHER, YOUR OWN WAY


Enjoy the thrill of participating with less commitment and stress. Group Play online makes it easy to track your winnings, purchase Group Packs and stay engaged.

Be in control as a member

Instead of having to track your captain down and give them the money, you can securely and conveniently pay through your OLG account. Being a member means playing when you want to.

 


 

 

 

Why become a member?

PLAY AT YOUR OWN PACE

Only want to buy Group Packs for certain draws? No problem. You can buy-in whenever you want to. Only members who buy a Group Pack for a draw will be eligible for a share of the winnings from that draw.

SEE YOUR GROUP’S HISTORY

With Group Play online, you can see the Group History for any draws you have purchased a Group Pack for. You can view all tickets purchased by group members for that draw, Group Prizes, Your Share and Free Play tracking.

Electronic payouts

Winning tickets with Prize Shares under $1,000 are automatically divided and deposited evenly between participating members. For larger prizes, you can visit Group History to start your claim.

How to join your group

  1. Login or create an account

    When you are invited to a group, log in to your OLG.ca account. If you are new to OLG.ca, before registering you can see what sign-up offers we have available .

  2. Open the link sent from your captain

    Your captain will share a link with you to join their group. Once logged in, click on this link to begin your Group Play journey. Contact your captain if you haven’t received it yet.

  3. Select the pack you want to purchase

    Go to the My Groups tab. Select View Group Packs. Pick the Group Pack you want to purchase. You can be part of multiple Groups at the same time.

  4. Purchase a group pack

    Click BUY and follow the prompts to purchase your Group Pack. You can choose how you pay, and set up a subscription, during checkout.

Want to start your own group?

Being a member of one Group Play team doesn’t mean you can’t start your own team too.

START YOUR GROUP NOW

FAQ'S

How does Group Play work? How does Group Play work?

A registered player can create a Group and invite other registered players to join. To set up a Group Play, a Group Captain must create a Group Pack from which a Group Member can purchase a ticket.

The Group Captain will select the host game, number of plays, and optional number of ENCORE for the Group Pack.

A Group Member can then purchase a ticket from a preselected Group Pack for upcoming draws to participate in that Group Play. Group Members who have bought a ticket from a Group Pack for a draw will be entitled to an equal share of any winnings that result from that Group Play. This includes any winnings for the first draw, or Free Play tickets that result from that draw.

A Group can have more than one Group Pack.

 

Can a group member leave a group? Can a group member leave a group?

Yes, a Group Member can leave a Group. Visit the Group detail page and click on the Leave Group button on the Members tab. If a Group Member leaves a Group, they will still have access to view the Group History for Group Plays that they participated in. Additionally, if a Group Member leaves a Group, they will remain entitled to any Prize Share for Group Plays in which they were a Participating Member prior to leaving the Group.

 

How do I participate in group play? How do I participate in group play?

First, ensure that you Log in or Sign Up to OLG.ca. You can then participate in Group Play by either being a Group Captain and creating a Group, or as a Group Member by joining a Group that you have been invited to by a Group Captain. You must then purchase a single ticket from a Group Pack as configured by the Group Captain.

Can I also buy my own tickets at the same time? Can I also buy my own tickets at the same time?

Yes, you can purchase separate individual tickets for individual play while participating in Group Play for an upcoming draw. When buying a Group Play ticket, you can add your own individual tickets in My Cart: Select Payment. You can then view your individual tickets under MY TICKETS in your Lottery Ticket History. Group Plays can be viewed under the GROUP PLAYS tab.

 

What are the benefits of participating in group play on OLG.ca? What are the benefits of participating in group play on OLG.ca?

It’s fun to play as a Group – where you can play together and win together! More tickets purchased also means more chances to win. The Group Play platform on OLG.ca is easy to use. Group Captains do not have to collect funds on behalf of the Group or coordinate the payout of any winnings. If your Group wins, the system automatically splits the prize equally between the Group Members that participated in the Group Play.

 

How are prizes split up? How are prizes split up?

A Group Member who has purchased a single ticket from a Group Pack will be entitled to an equal share of any winnings that result from that Group Play. This includes any winnings for the first draw, or Free Play tickets that result from that draw. A Group Prize will be divided equally by the number of Group Members who bought tickets from a Group Pack for the applicable draw. Group Members who did not purchase a ticket from a Group Pack for a given draw will not be entitled to any winnings from that Group Play. 

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