Lotto 6/49 winning numbers (Oct. 15): 5, 10, 17, 26, 31, 32 + Bonus 24; Gold Ball number hits $36M

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Lotto 6/49 winning numbers

If you’ve been searching for the Lotto 6/49 winning numbers, here’s the fresh printout you need from the midweek draw. The Classic Draw for Wednesday, October 15 landed on:

5 – 10 – 17 – 26 – 31 – 32
Bonus: 24

In the Gold Ball Draw, the exact-match winning number was: 30367074-01 — the Gold ball was drawn, triggering a $36,000,000 jackpot win. The ticket was sold in Alberta. If you played this draw anywhere in Canada, take a minute to check every line, add-on, and receipt.

How to check your ticket the right way

Match the date: Ensure your slip is for Wed., Oct. 15 (Lotto 6/49).
Scan first, eyeball second: Use your provincial lottery app or an authorized retailer terminal to scan the barcode, then verify the numbers manually.
Don’t forget add-ons: Extras like EXTRA/ENCORE are printed separately; many “missed wins” hide there.
Sign and secure: If you’ve got a winner, sign the back immediately, snap clear photos of both sides, and store the original in a safe place before you travel to validate.

What the Gold Ball result means

The modern 6/49 format features two chances to win big every draw: the fixed Classic $5M jackpot and the Gold Ball Draw, which guarantees a winner each time. A drum holds 29 white balls and 1 gold ball; if white is drawn, the Gold Ball prize pays $1M and the jackpot grows next draw. When the gold ball appears, the posted jackpot pays out in full and the drum resets for the following draw. On Oct. 15, the gold ball hit — delivering $36 million to a single exact-match number.

If the winning ticket might be yours

Stay private for now: Keep the circle small until validation is complete.
Book a claim appointment: Contact your regional lottery corporation to start identity and ticket verification.
Assemble a “Day-1” team: A lawyer, a tax pro, and a financial planner will help set up accounts, trusts, and a press plan.
Plan for publicity: Most provinces release winner name, city, prize, and retailer. Draft a simple statement and decide what you’re comfortable sharing.

Prize breakdowns to watch

Even if you didn’t hit the top prize, the Classic Draw pays across multiple tiers:

6/6: Jackpot (won only in the Gold Ball stream when the gold is drawn)
5/6 + Bonus: Significant five-figure sums depending on ticket volume and provincial splits
5/6, 4/6, 3/6 + Bonus, 3/6: Fixed or pari-mutuel amounts varying by tier
Free Play: 2/6 + Bonus earns a no-cost return ticket for a future draw

Check the prize payout page in your province to see how the pool divided across winners for this draw.

Why winners should slow down (just a bit)

Sudden wealth creates noise. Before you make big purchases or social posts:

Create a cash buffer: Park funds in insured, liquid accounts while your longer plan is built.
Protect your ID: Expect phishing attempts and unsolicited pitches; route all inquiries to your lawyer’s email.
Think taxes after the cheque: Lottery winnings aren’t typically taxed in Canada, but investment income on those funds is. Structure matters.

Looking ahead: the next Lotto 6/49 draw

With the gold ball claimed, the Gold Ball jackpot resets and the drum returns to 30 balls (29 white + 1 gold) for the next draw, while the Classic remains a fixed $5 million. If you like to play the “drum math,” remember: interest and excitement rise as more white balls are removed and the gold probability climbs.

Quick answers for trending searches

“Lotto 6/49 winning numbers” (Oct. 15): 5, 10, 17, 26, 31, 32; Bonus 24.
Gold Ball winning number: 30367074-01 — paid $36M; ticket sold in Alberta.
Haven’t checked yet? Scan in the app or at a retailer, then verify manually.
Found a winner? Sign it, photograph it, and call your lottery office to start the claim.

If your numbers line up, congratulations—you’ve joined Canada’s newest class of jackpot winners. If not, there’s always the next draw, and now you know exactly how the format works to spot your best shot.