Several Canadian lottery players have reason to celebrate following the recent Lotto Max draw on Tuesday, August 13. Although the top prize remains unclaimed, the draw yielded significant wins for many participants.
No one secured the $70 million jackpot with the winning numbers 13, 28, 30, 34, 40, 45, 49, and the bonus number 09. Nonetheless, some came tantalizingly close. Two lucky ticket holders in Oakville and Scarborough, Ontario, matched six of the seven winning numbers plus the bonus number. Each will walk away with $277,618, splitting the second prize.
Furthermore, sixty-six players managed to match six of the seven winning numbers, each earning $5,298.90.
The Maxmillions segment of the draw also produced several notable outcomes. Ten Canadians, now newly minted millionaires, won a Maxmillions prize. Two winning tickets were sold in Vancouver, BC, and one on PlayNow.com. In Ontario, seven tickets, each worth $1 million, were sold in Richmond Hill, Willowdale, Kingston, Windsor, Oakville, Prince Edward/Hastings County, and on OLG.ca.
Several other participants will share in the Maxmillions prizes. A ticket holder from Abbotsford, BC, will split $1 million with an Ontario player, while another pair of winners, one from Ontario and one from Quebec, will share another Maxmillions prize. Additionally, a prize will be divided between winners in Western Canada and Halifax, Nova Scotia. Three individuals matched the winning numbers for yet another Maxmillions prize and will each receive $333,333.40. These tickets were sold in Renfrew County, Ontario, and two locations in Quebec.
Anticipation is already building for the next draw, scheduled for Friday, August 16, 2024. According to OLG, the upcoming event boasts the $70 million jackpot and an estimated 42 Maxmillions prizes, promising even more opportunities for substantial winnings.
It’s crucial to remember that gambling, including the lottery, involves significant risk and relies heavily on chance. Individuals are urged to gamble responsibly and seek support if they encounter any gambling-related issues.
