Play smart
A ticket is entertainment.
A better Value Score still can’t make a lottery a good investment. Set a budget, keep it fun, and know where to turn if it stops being fun.
The house always keeps an edge
Ontario instant games return roughly 55–70 cents in prizes for every dollar spent, on average, across a full print run. Lottizen helps you pick the game with the most value left — but the long-run edge always favours the lottery. Never spend money you need, and never chase losses.
Keep it in check
- Decide your budget before you buy, and stop there.
- Play with money set aside for fun, never for bills.
- It’s a game of chance — no ticket, score, or system changes the odds mid-game.
- Take breaks. If it feels like a chore or a fix, step away.
Free, confidential help in Ontario
- PlaySmart — OLG’s responsible-gambling resource, tools, and self-assessments.
- ConnexOntario — free, confidential support 24/7. Call 1-866-531-2600.
- OLG Self-Exclusion — voluntarily exclude yourself from OLG gambling.
19+You must be 19 or older to buy lottery tickets in Ontario. Lottizen is an independent information tool, not affiliated with OLG, and does not sell tickets.