Quebecer wins half the $80M Lotto Max jackpot

This image of Lotto Max tickets was taken in Toronto on February 26, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS.

By Lucas Casaletto

Posted September 18, 2024 6:59 am.

Last Updated September 18, 2024 9:21 am.

Canada’s richest-ever lottery jackpot has finally produced a winner, and lottery officials say there were two winning tickets matching the numbers drawn in Tuesday’s Lotto Max jackpot worth $80 million.

The winning tickets were sold in Quebec and Ontario meaning the $80-million jackpot will be split two ways.

The Lotto Max jackpot for Friday night’s next draw is an estimated $22 million.

“The $80 million Lotto Max jackpot is the largest amount ever awarded in the lottery in Canada, and we’re delighted that it was won here in Québec,” said Isabelle Jean, executive vice-president and chief operating officer of lottery games at Loto-Québec.

The winning numbers were 02, 04, 11, 16, 25, 29 and 47 – with bonus number 34.

Also, four $1-million Maxmillion prizes were won in Quebec.

Draw results are available online at lotoquebec.com.

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