The Lotto Max jackpot has reached a record-breaking $80 million, the highest in Canadian history.
Lotta Max jackpot hits $80M (CNW Group/Loto-Québec)
In addition to the main jackpot, an extra $18 million will be available through Maxmillions prizes, bringing the total prize pool to $98 million. This marks a significant increase from the previous maximum of $70 million, set in 2019.
Lotto Max offers players two draws per week, on Tuesdays and Fridays.
For $5, participants receive three selections of seven numbers, drawn from 1 to 50. The odds of winning the main jackpot are 1 in 33,294,800, while the chances of winning any prize are 1 in 7.
Maxmillions prizes, available when the jackpot exceeds $50 million, give players additional chances to win smaller prizes. There were no winners in last Friday’s draw for $75 million.
Tickets can be purchased until 10:30 p.m. through retailers, the Lotto Max website, or via the Lotteries app.
Additionally, from September 5 to October 21, 2024, Lotto Max is running the Dream Big promotion. Players can enter using their tickets for a chance to win one of 30 weekly prizes of $10,000 or a grand prize of $1 million.