Recent Lotto Max Winners Celebrate Life-Changing Prizes Across Canada
Toronto, January 7, 2026 – Canadians continued to strike it rich in Lotto Max draws throughout late 2025, with several winners claiming millions in prizes, including an $80 million jackpot in London, Ontario, and various Maxmillions and Extra prizes. As the new year began, lottery enthusiasts reflected on these windfalls while eyeing future draws.
Major Jackpot and Prize Wins in Late 2025
In December 2025, a London, Ontario, resident won the $80 million Lotto Max jackpot on December 31, marking the largest prize in the province’s history and only the second time a single ticket claimed the full $80 million. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) announced the win, noting that Maxmillions and Encore prizes were also distributed across the province, with 19 Maxmillions winners and one Encore winner taking home $1 million each. This followed a series of draws where the jackpot rolled over, building anticipation.
Earlier in December, a Coombs, British Columbia, couple won $500,000 through the Extra prize on the December 23 draw after purchasing their ticket at Save-On-Foods in Parksville. Nina F. and Frederick K. described the win as “surreal,” planning a vacation to celebrate. Another $500,000 Extra prize was claimed in Nanaimo for the December 27 draw, though the winner remained unannounced as of early January 2026.
Looking back to November 2025, Krisha Thomas from Whitehorse, Yukon, won $333,333.40 as part of a Maxmillions prize split on the November 25 draw. She purchased the ticket during a grocery run at Shoppers Drug Mart and planned to use the funds for early retirement for her mother. Other winners from that draw included Iryna Tereshchuk from Toronto and Suet Man Wong from Scarborough, each receiving the same share.
Throughout 2025, Lotto Max saw numerous big wins, such as a $75 million jackpot in Ontario in October, a $65 million win by an Etobicoke man dreaming of world travel, and a $20 million prize shared by 15 car dealership workers in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. In June, an Alberta man won three prizes totaling $2.5 million over nine months, and Jacques Deschamps and Wilhelmina Van Leeuwen split $35 million in July.
Key Facts and Statistics on Recent Lotto Max Draws
| Draw Date | Jackpot Amount | Notable Winners |
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | $80 million | London, Ontario (jackpot); plus 19 Maxmillions and 1 Encore winners across Ontario |
| December 23, 2025 | $50 million (rolled over) | Coombs couple (BC) won $500,000 Extra prize |
| November 25, 2025 | $80 million (rolled over) | Krisha Thomas (Yukon), Iryna Tereshchuk (Toronto), Suet Man Wong (Scarborough) each won $333,333.40 Maxmillions |
| October 29, 2025 | $75 million | Eastern Ontario man won jackpot |
| June 11, 2025 | $20 million | 15 car dealership workers in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, shared the prize |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check if I won a Lotto Max prize?
You can check your tickets online at OLG.ca, PlayNow.com, or Loto-Québec’s website, or visit a retailer with a self-checker. Winners have one year to claim prizes, and unclaimed ones may be redistributed.
What are Maxmillions and Encore in Lotto Max?
Maxmillions are additional $1 million prizes drawn separately, while Encore offers a second chance to win up to $1 million by matching the last digits of your ticket to the main draw numbers.
How often does Lotto Max draw, and what’s the cost?
Draws occur every Tuesday and Friday evening. Tickets cost $5 each, with jackpots starting at $10 million and growing up to $80 million.