No $75M Lotto Max jackpot winner but draw sees one new Ont. millionaire, 4 Encore winners

Lotto Max's first $75M jackpot is drawn Friday For the first time in Canada, $75 million is on the line in Friday’s lottery as for the first time Lotto Max’s jackpot is over $70 million.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.