Lotto Max jackpot set for $85M, largest prize in history of Canadian lotto

Lotto Max is set to reach an unprecedented $85 million jackpot, marking the largest prize in the history of Canadian lotteries. The thrilling draw, occurring on Tuesday, October 13, comes after no ticket matched all seven numbers in Friday night's lottery. Lotto Spot, the campaign responsible for spreading awareness, will be engaging with the public across the prairies, asking the question, "What would you do with $85 million?"

Kevin van Egdom, a spokesperson for Lotto Spot, expressed excitement about this historic moment, stating, "This is a first for LOTTO MAX, and we want to celebrate it with players right here in the Prairies." The last significant Lotto Max win occurred in December 2024, when a Hamiota, Manitoba resident shared the jackpot with a winning ticket purchased in Quebec.

To celebrate this monumental occasion, Lotto Max has also upgraded its jackpot cap to $90 million and introduced new $100,000 prizes for every draw. The $85 million jackpot will be joined by 16 prizes of $1 million and 85 additional prizes valued at $100,000 each.