The dream of an $80 million Lotto Max jackpot remains alive, but unclaimed. Friday night’s draw passed without a winning ticket, extending the tantalizing possibility for Tuesday’s next attempt.
This isn’t just another rollover; it’s building towards a historic prize pool. The $80 million jackpot will once again be up for grabs, accompanied by an estimated 49 Maxmillions prizes – each worth a life-altering $1 million.
The total top prize pool now swells to an astonishing $129 million, a sum that captures the imagination and fuels the hopes of players across the country. This will be the sixth consecutive draw featuring the record-breaking jackpot.
While the grand prize eluded everyone, fortune did smile on some. Several Ontario players secured Maxmillions and Encore prizes, offering a significant, though smaller, windfall.
Winning Maxmillions tickets were sold in Niagara Falls, Oshawa, Mississauga, and Oakville, with one purchased directly through the online platform. These victories offer a glimpse of the luck that could be just around the corner.
Three additional $500,000 Maxmillions prizes were drawn for tickets purchased in Ontario, but each was shared with a winning ticket from another province. Milton, Ottawa, and the Prince Edward County/Hastings area each held half of a substantial prize.
Adding to the excitement, an Encore ticket worth $100,000 found its home in the Wellington County area, providing a welcome surprise for one lucky player.
The last jackpot winner surfaced on October 28th, a Grey County resident claiming a $40 million prize. That win feels like a distant memory as anticipation builds for the current, unprecedented jackpot.
The $80 million cap was implemented last year, a recent increase from the previous $70 million limit. This reflects the growing popularity and potential of the Lotto Max game.
The odds of hitting the jackpot remain a daunting 1 in 33,294,800 for each $5 play. However, the overall odds of winning *any* prize are considerably more favorable, standing at 1 in 7, offering a chance for even a small return.
