Next Lotto Max Winner to Claim Record Jackpot: Here’s Who They’ll Surpass

The next Lotto Max jackpot winner will set a new record as the grand prize for the Canadian lottery reaches an unprecedented $75 million.

This Friday’s draw marks the first time the Lotto Max jackpot has hit this figure, with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) confirming that the lottery’s cap has now increased to $80 million. If no one claims the $75 million prize on Friday, the jackpot will roll over to $80 million for the September 17 draw, making it the largest jackpot ever available in Canada. Lotto Max draws occur every Tuesday and Friday.

Since its introduction in 2009, Lotto Max has been a game-changer for Canadian lotteries, initially offering $50 million jackpots. The cap was raised to $60 million in 2015 and then to $70 million in 2019, giving players an even more thrilling jackpot experience.

Recent Big Winners
In addition to the main jackpot, Friday’s draw includes 12 Maxmillions prizes, bringing the total possible winnings to $87 million. The odds of winning the main jackpot are 1 in 33,294,800 per $5 play, while the overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 7 per $5 play.

A $75 million win could be life-changing, as seen with recent winners. In April, Doug and Enid Hannon took home a $70 million prize from a February 20 Lotto Max draw. Enid bought the ticket at a grocery store in the City of Kawartha Lakes, but it was her husband who discovered their massive win using the OLG app. “My heart was pounding,” he said, recalling how he had to check the ticket multiple times to believe it.

The couple kept the news secret from their family until just a week before collecting the prize. They plan to use the money for travel, family support, and community causes they believe in.

A Bittersweet Victory
Earlier this year, a northern Alberta man, Brian Hoover, won $70 million in a January 16 draw. For Hoover, the win was more than just financial—it was a chance to honor his late wife. The couple had long dreamed of winning the lottery, but his wife passed away before it became a reality. Hoover plans to use his winnings to support his community, including sponsoring programs for local schools, paying off family mortgages, and potentially naming a park in his wife’s honor.

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