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Yahoo
a day ago
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Lotto Max: Calgary local goes nearly 8 months before realizing his ticket is worth $1M
Ming Zhu of Calgary got the surprise of a lifetime when he finally checked a Lotto Max ticket from the Aug. 9, 2024 draw and realized he was holding on to a $1 million prize. He had completely forgotten about the ticket until April, when he decided to scan it on a whim. By then, nearly eight months had passed, and he had just four months left before the prize would have expired unclaimed. 'I have bought tickets for many years, thinking, 'I bought; I have a chance,'' said Zhu while claiming his prize with the Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC). Lottery winners in Canada have one year from the draw date printed on the ticket to collect their winnings. After that, prizes can no longer be claimed — making Zhu's timing a very close call. With the unexpected windfall, he and his wife already have big plans. 'We're going to buy a new home,' said Zhu. Zhu remembers the moment he went to check his ticket. When he walked into the store in April, he couldn't believe what he was seeing. 'I checked [the ticket] again and again,' he said. 'Then I left the store and told the news to my wife.' At first, she didn't believe him. 'She didn't believe me, so I used my laptop to show her on the website,' he said. Once he finally convinced his wife of the major prize he just won, the pair were excited and couldn't wait to spend the money together. Zhu purchased his winning ticket from Shoppers Drug Mart located at 5628 4 Street NW in Calgary. He won his prize by matching one of the Maxmillions selections from the Aug. 9 Lotto Max draw: 8, 22, 26, 32, 38, 41, and 44. Maxmillions prizes are additional $1 million draws that are triggered when the Lotto Max main jackpot reaches $50 million or more. Each Maxmillions draw has its own set of winning numbers, giving players even more chances to win big alongside the main jackpot. In Zhu's case, his ticket matched all seven numbers from one of these bonus draws — earning him $1 million. If you're looking to take a break from gambling, self-exclusion programs can be effective tools. See here for resources that are available across Canada.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
$80 million up for grabs! Lotto Max jackpot could make you filthy rich this Friday
GIF89a����!�,D; 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by Live Events FAQs How do I win prizes playing Lotto Max? Can I play Lotto Max if I do not live in Canada? What are the odds of winning a prize on Lotto Max? Canadian lottery enthusiasts are in for an exhilarating opportunity as the Lotto Max jackpot has soared to a staggering $80 million for the upcoming draw on Friday, May 9, 2025. This marks one of the largest jackpots in the game's history, offering players a chance at life-changing addition to the main jackpot, an estimated 14 Maxmillions prizes of $1 million each are available. These supplementary prizes are drawn when the main jackpot exceeds $50 million, providing additional chances for players to win substantial excitement follows the recent Lotto 6/49 draw on Saturday, May 3, 2025, where the winning numbers were 12, 22, 25, 30, 36, and 41, with a bonus number of 14. While no ticket matched all six numbers to claim the $5 million jackpot, four tickets matched five numbers plus the bonus, each winning $76,000.60. A Gold Ball Jackpot ticket worth $1 million was also sold in Western anticipation builds for the upcoming Lotto Max draw , players nationwide are encouraged to purchase their tickets early to avoid missing out on this historic opportunity. Tickets can be bought at authorized retailers or through official online playing the lottery should always be done responsibly. While the allure of a massive jackpot is enticing, it's essential to play within your means and for entertainment can win the Lotto Max jackpot by matching all seven main draw numbers. However, a range of prizes is available, from matching just three balls for a free play tickets for Lotto Max can be bought online from a concierge service. This allows players who live outside of participating countries to play lottery games from around the overall odds of winning any prize in Lotto Max are about 1 in 7. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 33,294,800. Each $5 ticket gives three chances, with smaller prizes like free plays increasing your chances, but hitting the jackpot remains extremely rare.
Cision Canada
07-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
This Friday - Lotto Max will be offering a $80 million jackpot and an estimated 14 Maxmillions Français
MONTRÉAL, May 7, 2025 /CNW/ - In the next Lotto Max draw, slated for Friday, May 9, the prize pool will amount to $94 million and include a $80 million jackpot and an estimated 14 Maxmillions. Lotto Max continues to churn out winners in Québec Lotto Max players in Québec have won over $3.886 billion since its launch in 2009. In total, there have been 45 jackpot wins in the province, including 3 of $70,000,000—the largest jackpots ever won in Québec—in the February 25 and October 9, 2020, and June 7, 2022 draws. One $65,000,000 jackpot, four $60,000,000 jackpots, five $55,000,000 jackpots, and nine $50,000,000 jackpots were also won in Quebec. In addition to these jackpot wins, Lotto Max players in Québec have also won a total of 247 Maxmillions prizes, each worth $1 million, and 151 shares of Maxmillions prizes. Draw results are available online at About Loto-Québec Loto-Québec has been delivering entertainment to Quebecers for over 50 years, and its operations benefit Québec as a whole. In 2024, the corporation paid out 1.7 billion dollars in prizes across Québec. Major prize winners are listed on the Winners page in the Lotteries section of Read their stories. The responsible commercialization of lottery and gaming products is central to Loto-Québec's operations. The corporation has been granted the highest internationally recognized certification in responsible gaming by the World Lottery Association.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lotto Max: Quebec woman finds forgotten lottery ticket worth $500,000 while cleaning her garage
A routine garage cleanup turned into a life-changing moment for Laurentides, Que., resident Sandra Turrin. Hidden inside a grocery bag was a forgotten Lotto Max ticket from the Aug. 13, 2024 draw — one worth a staggering $500,000. 'I feel doubly lucky: I won and found the ticket before the deadline,' said the winner, while claiming her prize. Turrin had purchased the ticket during the summer but forgot about it until she stumbled upon it while tidying up her garage in January. Just before tossing the bag, she decided to check the ticket and was stunned to discover it was a massive winner. Even more incredible — she found it just in time. Had she waited until August 2025, the ticket would have expired, and the life-changing prize would have been lost forever. The winning ticket was purchased at the Jean Coutu pharmacy on Boulevard Saint-Jacques in Boisbriand, Que. In Canada, players have one year from the draw date to claim their prize, and fortunately, Turrin discovered hers with seven months to spare. 'We remind lottery players that the prize claim deadline for draw-based lottery games is one year from the draw date shown on the ticket,' Loto-Québec stated in a release. 'Customers can check their tickets easily at retailers, on the Loto-Québec website, and via the Loto-Québec app.' Turrin's story is a reminder that unclaimed winnings don't last forever. So before you throw out that old purse, backpack, or grocery bag, take one last look — you never know what you might find. Also don't forget to dig through your drawers, glove compartments, and coat pockets. That long-forgotten ticket could be worth more than you ever imagined. Lotto Max gives Canadians the chance to dream big every Tuesday and Friday, with tickets starting at just $5. Players can choose their own numbers or opt for a Quick Pick, hoping to land jackpots that can soar up to $80 million — plus additional Maxmillions prizes. If you're looking to take a break from gambling, self-exclusion programs can be effective tools. See here for resources that are available across Canada.
