The record-setting $80 million Lotto Max jackpot will roll over into the final draw of 2025, creating a staggering total prize pool estimated at $129 million. No ticket matched all seven numbers in the Friday, December 26th draw, marking the sixth consecutive draw where the top prize has gone unclaimed.
Record Jackpot Sets Stage for Year-End Bonanza
This means the highly anticipated Tuesday, December 30th draw will be the last chance of the year for players to win the $80 million grand prize. In addition to the main jackpot, an estimated 49 Maxmillions prizes worth $1 million each will be in play. This combination pushes the total top prize pool to approximately $129 million, offering an unprecedented windfall opportunity as the year closes.
Ontario Players Score Major Secondary Wins
While the jackpot eluded players, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) confirmed several significant wins across the province from Friday's draw. Multiple Maxmillions prizes of $1 million were secured.
Winning Maxmillions tickets were purchased in:
- Niagara Falls
- Oshawa
- Mississauga
- Oakville
- Online via OLG.ca
Furthermore, three separate $500,000 Maxmillions prizes were drawn for tickets bought in Ontario, but these were split with winning tickets from other regions of Canada:
- A ticket from Milton was split with one sold in Western Canada.
- An Ottawa ticket was split with a winner in British Columbia.
- A ticket from the Prince Edward County and Hastings area was split with a ticket sold in Atlantic Canada.
Adding to the provincial winnings, an Encore ticket worth $100,000 was purchased in the Wellington County area.
Jackpot History and Winning Odds
The last time the Lotto Max jackpot was won was on October 28, 2025, when a single ticket sold in Grey County claimed a $40 million prize. The OLG increased the jackpot cap to its current $80 million in March of last year, raising it from the previous $70 million limit.
For players dreaming of the grand prize, the odds of winning the Lotto Max jackpot are 1 in 33,294,800 per $5 play. However, the odds of winning any prize are significantly better at 1 in 7, as stated on the OLG's official website.
All eyes will now be on Tuesday's historic year-end draw, where one lucky ticket could potentially claim one of the largest lottery prizes ever offered in Canada.
