PROLINE
How to claim PROLINE winnings: OLG prize claim rules
Enter your prize amount in the claim helper to see where to cash a winning PROLINE ticket in Ontario, what to bring and how long you have.
Example amount: type your own
PROLINE in-store (Ontario) · $250.00
At a lottery retailer
- Prizes under $1,000 can be paid in store, by cash or to your card, depending on the store.
Source quote
Prizes less than $1,000 can be paid by cash or to your credit or debit account in store, depending on individual store's ability to pay.
Store must pay up to $50.
olg.ca, checked Oct 27, 2026
- In-store claim under $1,000: ticket must be signed; ID may be requested if you appear 25 or younger
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To claim your prize of less than $1,000 in-store, you must sign the ticket before the retailer can validate it. If you appear to be 25 or younger, you may be asked for ID.
olg.ca, checked Oct 27, 2026
- Above $50, whether the store can pay depends on the store.
Source quote
Prizes less than $1,000 can be paid by cash or to your credit or debit account in store, depending on individual store's ability to pay.
Store must pay up to $50.
olg.ca, checked Oct 27, 2026
Deadline
OLG Lottery Games Rules 5.3: prizes must be claimed within 12 months of the relevant draw
This is the general OLG lottery rule, worded for a draw. A separate deadline for PROLINE tickets is not in our sources.
Source quote
All prizes must be claimed within 12 months of the relevant draw
olg.ca, checked Oct 27, 2026
Where to claim by prize amount
| Prize | Where to claim | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Up to $50 | Lottery retailer, in store | The store must pay this amount |
| Over $50, under $1,000 | Lottery retailer, in store | Depends on the individual store's ability to pay |
| $1,000 or more | Online claim with OLG | Submit your claim online |
Deadline for every prize: within 12 months of the relevant draw (OLG Lottery Games Rules).
Claiming under $1,000 in store
- Sign the ticketRequired before the retailer can validate it.
- Go to a lottery retailerHand over the signed ticket for validation.
- Get paidIn cash or to your credit or debit account. Above $50, the store's ability to pay decides.
Claim rules: OLG PROLINE vs WCLC Sport Select
OLG – Ontario PROLINE
- Under $1,000: in store, if the store can pay
- Retailer must pay up to $50
- $1,000 or more: submit your claim online
- Claim within 12 months of the relevant draw
WCLC – Sport Select
- Up to and including $1,000: Lotto Spot retailers offering the service
- Over $1,000: at a prize office or by mail
- Claim from the day after the last event on the ticket
- Claim within a year after the last event on the ticket
Related checks
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PlayNow Sports
How PlayNow Sports works – explained on a separate page.
Sources
- olg.ca /en/winners/how-to-claim.html · checked Oct 27, 2026
- olg.ca /en/winners/how-to-claim/claiming-at-retail.html · checked Oct 27, 2026
- olg.ca /en/lottery/rules-respecting-lottery-games.html · checked Oct 27, 2026
- wclc.com /display-on/display-on-downloads/sports-playbook… · checked Oct 27, 2026
Questions
Does a PROLINE ticket expire?
Yes. Under the OLG Lottery Games Rules, all prizes must be claimed within 12 months of the relevant draw. Note the date on your ticket and claim well before then.
How do I claim PROLINE winnings of $1,000 or more?
OLG says prizes of $1,000 or more are claimed online. The claim helper above shows what to bring and the deadline for your amount.
Is there a PROLINE ticket checker on this page?
No. The claim helper above does not read tickets – it shows where and how to claim by prize amount. In store, the retailer validates your signed ticket. For results, check olg.ca.
Why won't the store pay my full prize?
OLG says prizes under $1,000 are paid depending on the individual store's ability to pay. The store must pay up to $50.