No winning ticket for Tuesday's $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO -

The $70 million Lotto Max jackpot is still unclaimed, with no winner in Tuesday night's draw.

However, 28 of the 50 Maxmillion prizes of $1 million were won. The majority were sold in Ontario, with 14 winning tickets. Another six were sold in the Prairies, five in Quebec, two in British Columbia and one in the Atlantic provinces.

The jackpot for the next draw on June 11 will remain at an estimated $70 million, with 50 Maxmillion prizes of $1 million each once again up for grabs.

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