Responsible Play & Player Safety

Lottery games are a form of entertainment, not a way to make money. We are committed to promoting responsible gambling practices for all our users in Manitoba.

Our Core Principles

18+ Protection

We strictly enforce age verification. Lottery gaming in Manitoba is restricted to individuals aged 18 and older. We use age-gating technology to prevent minors from accessing our services.

Balanced Play

Gaming should never interfere with your daily life, work, or family responsibilities. It should remain a small part of a balanced lifestyle involving other interests.

Informed Choices

Players should understand the odds. Winning is never guaranteed, and the outcome of every draw is entirely random and independent of previous results.

Tips for Safer Gambling

  • Set a budget before you start.

    Decide how much money you are willing to spend on lottery tickets per week or month. Treat this amount as the cost of entertainment, similar to buying a movie ticket.

  • Never chase your losses.

    Trying to win back money you have lost often leads to bigger losses. If you reach your budget limit, stop playing.

  • Set a time limit.

    It is easy to lose track of time. Decide beforehand how much time you want to spend selecting numbers or checking results.

  • Don't play when upset or depressed.

    Decision-making can be impaired when you are stressed, emotional, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Signs of Problem Gambling

Gambling becomes a problem when it negatively affects your life. Ask yourself the following questions:

Do you spend more money on gambling than you can afford?

Do you lie to family or friends about how much you gamble?

Do you feel anxious or stressed when you are not gambling?

Have you borrowed money or sold possessions to gamble?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, consider seeking help immediately.

Lottery Myths vs. Facts

MYTH: "I've played the same numbers for years; they are due to win."
FACT: Lottery draws are completely random. Previous results have absolutely no influence on future draws. Every number has an equal chance of being drawn every time.
MYTH: "Buying more tickets guarantees a win."
FACT: While buying more tickets increases your odds slightly, the odds of winning a jackpot remain essentially millions to one. You cannot "buy" a guarantee.
MYTH: "I can find a system to beat the lottery."
FACT: There is no skill involved in lottery games like Lotto 6/49 or Lotto Max. It is a game of pure chance.

Get Help in Manitoba

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, free and confidential help is available 24/7 in Manitoba.

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM)

Provides rehabilitation and support services for gambling addictions (now part of Shared Health).

Visit AFM Website

MB Gambling Helpline

Confidential support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

1-800-463-1554

Gamblers Anonymous

A fellowship of men and women who share their experience to help others.

Find a Meeting

Protection of Minors

Gambling by minors is illegal. We do not allow anyone under the age of 18 to create an account or request tickets on Prairie Lucky Manitoba Lottery.

If you share your computer or mobile device with minors, we recommend using filtering software to prevent them from accessing gambling sites. Common tools include:

  • Net Nanny
  • CyberPatrol
  • GamBlock