$80M Lotto Max jackpot split between winners in 2 provinces
Tuesday’s $80 million figure aside, there were an estimated 29 Maxmillion prizes, valued at $1 million each, up for grabs.
Two fortunate Canadians have each won $40 million after splitting the $80 million Lotto Max jackpot on Tuesday.
According to provincial lottery authorities, the winning tickets were purchased in Quebec and Alberta. The $80 million jackpot had rolled over from previous draws without a winner.
“The very first $80 million jackpot was partly won in Québec in September. We’re thrilled to learn that it was won here again,” said Isabelle Jean, executive vice-president and chief operating officer of lottery games at Loto-Québec, in a statement. She added, “What wonderful news just before the holidays!”
In addition to the main jackpot, Tuesday’s draw included 29 Maxmillion prizes, each worth $1 million. In Ontario, the provincial gaming authority reported that 664,790 Lotto Max tickets sold in the province won prizes, including five Maxmillion tickets valued at $1 million each.
The odds of winning the Lotto Max jackpot are approximately one in 33,294,800, according to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation.
As per British Columbia's lottery corporation, the most frequently drawn numbers since Lotto Max expanded to 50 numbers include 7, 19, 22, 28, 32, 36, and 46. However, many players continue to choose sequential numbers like 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, which were selected by an average of 45,057 players per draw over the past year.
The next Lotto Max draw is scheduled for Dec. 6, with an estimated jackpot of $33 million up for grabs.
