The dream remains alive. An astonishing $80 million Lotto Max jackpot continues to elude players after Tuesday night’s draw passed without a winning ticket.
For many, the holiday season sparks a tradition of gifting hope – and lottery tickets are a surprisingly popular choice. In fact, nearly two-thirds of Ontarians have given a lottery ticket as a present, making it the second most favored gift under $20, trailing only gift cards.
This isn’t just about the grand prize, however. Tuesday’s draw saw a cascade of smaller fortunes bloom across Ontario. Several lucky individuals are waking up significantly wealthier thanks to Maxmillions prizes.
Etobicoke, Mississauga, Markham, and Ajax each celebrated a $1-million winner. Toronto, Woodbridge, and Nepean saw residents claim $500,000 Maxmillions prizes, while Brampton, Kitchener, Simcoe County, and Haliburton/Muskoka each had $100,000 Encore winners.
The next opportunity to claim the massive $80 million jackpot arrives Friday. With a staggering 46 Maxmillions prizes also up for grabs, the total prize pool swells to an incredible $126 million.
To win the jackpot, players must perfectly match all seven selected numbers. Tickets are available for purchase at authorized retailers and through the OLG app until 10:30 p.m. on the draw night.
While the potential reward is immense, the odds of hitting the jackpot are considerable – 1 in 33,294,800 for each $5 ticket. However, the overall chance of winning *something* is significantly better, at 1 in 7.
Though $80 million is substantial, it doesn’t quite reach the OLG’s record jackpot of $140 million. Yet, for those who dare to dream, Friday’s draw offers another chance to rewrite their future.
