Some pretty huge lottery jackpots have just been won across Canada, and people are seriously celebrating. It’s not every day you hear about someone suddenly becoming a multi-millionaire, right? This time, a few lucky folks hit the jackpot in both Lotto Max and Lotto 6/49, and honestly, it’s pretty exciting to hear about.
Lotto Max Winner Hits $60 Million!
Here’s the big news — someone in Etobicoke, Ontario just matched all seven winning numbers in the Lotto Max draw and took home a whopping $60 million! That’s one of the biggest wins this year. The winning numbers were 13, 15, 35, 36, 42, 47, and 49, from the draw on January 21, 2025.
I mean, imagine holding that ticket — your whole life just changed in an instant. Ontario really seems to be on a lucky streak lately. If you bought a ticket, you might wanna check it twice!
Lotto 6/49 Also Made Someone Rich
Not to be outdone, the Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Jackpot for $10 million was also won recently. The winning numbers were 09, 17, 25, 30, 38, 48, with a bonus number 35, from the May 7, 2025 draw.
There was also a $5 million Classic Draw going on at the same time, so it was a huge week for lottery players. If you played, it’s definitely worth checking your numbers.
Some Recent Crazy Big Jackpots
Just to remind you, these kinds of big wins aren’t totally new. Here’s a quick look at some other massive jackpots from the past:
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Lotto Max $80 million, split between Ontario and Quebec (September 17, 2024)
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Lotto 6/49 $68 million Gold Ball win in Toronto (September 27, 2023)
Those jackpots turned ordinary days into moments people won’t forget ever. It just goes to show how life-changing a lottery ticket can be.
How To Check If You’re Sitting on a Winner
If you’ve got a ticket from any of these draws, don’t just let it sit there. Here’s how to check if you won:
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Use official Lotto Max or Lotto 6/49 apps — they scan your ticket in seconds.
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Visit websites like OLG.ca or LottoLore.com to enter your numbers.
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Or go to any authorized lottery retailer — they can check it for you.
Seriously, you don’t wanna miss out on a win because you forgot to check.
