No $75M Lotto Max jackpot winner but draw sees one new Ont. millionaire, 4 Encore winners
Ontario does have a new millionaire after Friday night’s historic $75 million Lotto Max draw – but they only won $1 million. The record-breaking jackpot was not won on Sept. 13 meaning the prize money will roll over into Tuesday's draw.
An undated photo of a customer in Ontario holding two Lotto Max tickets at a retailer. (File Photo/CTV News)
Friday's draw marked the first time the Lotto Max jackpot has climbed to $75 million, following the recent increase in the jackpot cap to $80 million – the highest possible jackpot ever available to Canadian players.
“From one record to another record – for the first time ever in Canadian lottery history, the Lotto Max jackpot has now grown to its new maximum amount of $80 million,” said Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) spokesperson Tony Bitonti in an email to CTV News.
Next Tuesday’s historic Lotto Max draw will also include an estimated 18 $1 million prizes with Maxmillions.
Ontario still saw big winners on Friday
“While the ‘old’ record jackpot of $75 million was not won, there are many, many Lotto Max ticket holders across Ontario that are getting some life-changing news,” said Tony Bitonti.
An undated photo of OLG spokesperson Tony Bitonti. (Tony Bitonti/LinkedIn)
Friday’s draw saw seven Ontario residents win $100,000 or more with Lotto Max.
A single $1 million Maxmillions ticket was sold in Ottawa, two second prize tickets worth more than $285,447 were sold in Milton and Northumberland County and four Encore tickets worth $100,000 each were sold in London, Unionville, Simcoe County and the Timiskaming-Cochrane area.
A $70 million Lotto Max ticket was also sold in Timiskaming-Cochrane area last month and won by a young family from Iroquois Falls.
An undated photo of an OLG retailer prints lottery transaction records for their location. (File photo/CTV News)
Players can check their tickets with the OLG App or at most OLG retailers.
Tickets for Lotto Max record-breaking draw
For those hoping to be the next big Lotto Max winner, tickets for the first-ever $80 Canadian lottery jackpot can be purchased at authorized retailers or online until 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 17.
“Don't forget – 100 per cent of OLG’s profits are invested in Ontario, so when you play Lotto Max, you are playing for Ontario,” said OLG in a news release.
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s headquarters in Sault Ste. Marie. (File photo/CTV Northern Ontario)
More ways to win
Lotto Max is also giving players more chances to win cash with the Lotto Max Dream Big Event. From Sept. 5 to Oct. 19 the Dream Big Event will give players a chance to win one of 30 weekly cash prizes of $10,000 for every Lotto Max ticket they purchase along with a shot at the event’s $1 million grand prize.
Play responsibly
“OLG supports safe play and wants to keep the fun in the game,” said OLG.
“That’s why OLG is proud to be a leader in promoting responsible gambling with our globally recognized Playsmart program.”
Playsmart offers information on gambling games.
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem help is available.
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