News & updates

2026-06-10

A fresh new look for Lotoquebeo

We've rebuilt the site from the ground up — faster, clearer and easier to play on any device.

Our new design puts the games front and centre with bigger cards, live countdowns to each draw, and a smoother flow from picking your numbers to checking your results. Everything is bilingual, works beautifully on mobile, and meets modern accessibility standards including keyboard navigation and high-contrast text. We'll keep improving based on your feedback — tell us what you think through the Contact page.

2026-05-22

New responsible-gaming tools in your account

Set deposit and time limits, turn on reality checks, take a break, or self-exclude — all in a couple of taps.

Keeping play fun is easier than ever. From your account you can now set daily, weekly or monthly deposit limits and a daily time limit, with cooling-off protection so an in-the-moment change can't override a calm decision. You can switch on reality-check reminders, review your full activity history, take a short break, or self-exclude for 24 hours up to six months. If you ever need to talk to someone, the provincial helpline is shown at the bottom of every page.

2026-05-05

Instant games have arrived

Reveal and win in seconds with our new instant-game format.

Don't want to wait for a draw? Our new instant games settle right away: buy a ticket, reveal the result, and any prize lands in your balance immediately. Each instant has a clearly published price and chance of winning, so you always know the odds before you play. As always, instants are fast — so set a budget and a time limit, and play for fun.

2026-04-18

Five tips for safer, more enjoyable play

Simple habits that keep gambling a game.

First, treat gambling as entertainment, not income. Second, set a budget before you start and stick to it. Third, only play with money you can afford to lose. Fourth, never chase losses or play to escape stress. Fifth, take regular breaks and balance play with other activities. Our tools make all of this easy — and help is always available if you need it.

2026-04-02

Riviera 49 pays out a six-figure prize

A player from Ottawa matched five numbers — here's how the prize was paid.

One of our players recently landed a six-figure win on Riviera 49 after matching five of six numbers. Once the draw was validated, the prize was credited to their account, and after a quick identity verification the funds were available to withdraw. Winner names are always shortened to protect privacy. Could you be next? Set your limits, pick your numbers, and play responsibly.

2026-03-15

Crossword: our word-game instant is here

Reveal letters, complete words and win up to $150 — the puzzle lover's favourite joins the lineup.

Crossword brings the classic word game to the lottery. Reveal your letters, cross them off the grid and complete words to win — up to $150 instantly on a $3 play. Like every game on the site, it shows its price, prizes and odds up front, and every play settles straight to your balance. Give it a try on the Instants page, and remember to set your limits and play for fun.