The coveted $80 million Lotto Max grand prize will have to wait for a new owner. In the draw held on the evening of Tuesday, December 17, 2025, no ticket matched all seven numbers required to claim the top prize, lottery officials confirmed.
Jackpot Rolls Over for Another Chance
With no grand prize winner, the $80 million jackpot will roll over to the next draw. This means the prize pool will remain at its maximum cap, offering Canadian lottery players another chance to become an instant multi-millionaire. The next Lotto Max draw is scheduled for Friday, December 20, 2025.
While the main prize went unclaimed, the December 17 draw was not without winners. Lotto Max also offers a series of Maxmillions prizes, each worth $1 million. The results for these secondary prizes were still being finalized at the time of publication.
A Look at Other National Headlines
Beyond the lottery news, several other significant stories are developing across Canada. In Quebec, a seven-year-old girl is in critical condition after being struck by her school bus in Laval. The incident is under investigation.
In political news, the federal government and Ontario are set to sign a deal aimed at reducing the regulatory burden on projects in the Ring of Fire and other key development areas. Meanwhile, a new poll indicates that while most Canadians remain confident in vaccines, hesitancy has increased.
Weather and Community Stories
A mid-December warmup is bringing milder temperatures to parts of the country, with a high of 4°C forecast for Toronto. However, other regions are bracing for winter weather. Edmonton has declared a parking ban as crews prepare for heavy snowfall, and a flash freeze warning is in effect for Sudbury and North Bay.
In community news, support is pouring in for a Saskatoon goalie whose equipment was recently stolen, and a Windsor, Ontario, man's dislike for cold weather has prompted him to start a coat collection campaign for those in need.
As the holiday season continues, the anticipation for the next Lotto Max draw builds, with $80 million waiting for a lucky winner.
