Where was Lotto Max won in Canada?

TORONTO — Someone in the Prairies is waking up $60 million dollars richer. One winning ticket was drawn for Friday's Lotto Max jackpot. There was also one Maxmillion winner from Ontario out of six possible $1 million prizes.

Who won the Lotto Max in Canada?

Marie McCarthy from New Waterford, N.S., is the long-anticipated winner of a $31-million Lotto Max jackpot thanks to a lucky ticket given to her as a birthday gift by her grandson, Jeff.

Where was the 60 million Lotto Max won in Ontario?

Toronto, ON – Camellia Kazemi Talachi of Richmond Hill is still mapping out exactly what she will do now that she is Ontario's newest multi-millionaire after winning the $60 million LOTTO MAX jackpot from the November 29, 2022 draw.

Where in Ontario was the Lotto Max won last night?

According to Tony Bitonti with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, the winning ticket for Tuesday's Lotto Max draw was sold in Richmond Hill, Ont.

Where in Ontario was lotto 649 won?

The winning tickets were purchased at Daisy on King Street in Bowmanville, and Cookstown Mart on Queen Street in Cookstown, Ont.

Saskatchewan resident wins $70M Lotto Max lottery jackpot prize

Why are most lotto winners in Ontario?

The reason that some provinces have more top prize winners each year is because of the percentage of sales that come from those regions. On average, Ontario and Quebec represent more than half of the total sales on Lotto Max and Lotto 6/49 and that's why top prizes are awarded there more often.

Who won Lotto Max in Toronto?

A release issued Friday by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) announced Richmond Hill resident Camellia Kazemi Talachi is the province's newest multi-millionaire.

Where are most lottery tickets won?

The states with the most Powerball lottery winners are...

That would be Indiana. The Hoosier State boasts 39 jackpot wins since 1992, when Powerball got its start. Read on to see how your state stacks up! Keep in mind that five states don't have state lotteries: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah.

Who won the $60 million Lotto Max in Toronto?

Lai Ching Yau was in disbelief when she found out she won the $60 million jackpot in last month's OLG Lotto Max draw. A caregiver from Markham is now a multimillionaire after winning the $60 million Lotto Max grand prize.

Where are winning lottery tickets sold most?

More jackpot-winning Mega Millions tickets have been sold in New York than in any other state, with 39 since 2002.

Who is the youngest Canadian lottery winner?

An 18-year-old woman is now $48 million richer after winning a lottery ticket in Canada – the first time she played the game. Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. called Juliette Lamour the youngest Canadian to ever win such a big jackpot through the lottery and presented her check on Friday.

Who is the 83 year old winner?

When Vera Page realized she had won the Lotto Max $60 million grand prize, she had a difficult time convincing herself she hit the jackpot. But it was even tougher for the 83-year-old mother, grandmother and great-grandmother from Vankleek Hill, Ont. to convince her family.

Who won the lottery in Windsor?

Sisters from the Windsor area are making plans to share and spend their $1-million lottery win. Kerry Howling of Tecumseh and Jacqueline Walsh of Windsor won a Lotto 6/49 prize worth $1 million in the Gold Ball Draw on Feb. 8. The sisters said they have been playing the lottery together for two and a half years.

Can Lotto Max winners remain anonymous in Canada?

To put it simply, lottery winners lose their anonymity once they claim their prize. In Canada, provincial lottery corporations have rules that require a winner to have their photo taken, and publicize their name, current city of residence, occupation, marital status, and more.

What happens to lottery winners in Canada?

In Canada, most lottery winnings are tax-free, however the income generated from the winnings is taxable. Is safety a concern for major winners? Everyone will know that you've won the jackpot and criminals or fraudsters have been known to prey on lottery winners. Check references when dealing with professionals.

What is the famous lottery in Canada?

Lotto 6/49 is one of three national lottery games in Canada. Launched on June 12, 1982, Lotto 6/49 was the first nationwide Canadian lottery game to allow players to choose their own numbers. Previous national games, such as the Olympic Lottery, Loto Canada and Superloto used pre-printed numbers on tickets.

Who won the 17 million dollar lottery in Canada 2017?

Edmontonian wins $17 million Lotto 6/49 jackpot Back to video. Pritpal Chahal is Alberta's newest millionaire after winning the July 30 draw with a jackpot of $17,183,706.90.

Who won the lottery in London Ontario?

Peter Baxted took home the multi-million-dollar prize thanks to the INSTANT $3,000,000 Prestige game. Baxted, who says he has been an occasional lottery player since he was 18, says he stopped at the Circle K on Hamilton Road in London on the way home from a night shift to purchase a ticket.

Who won Lotto 649 in Toronto?

Three siblings from Ontario are now millions richer after winning a Lotto 6/49 jackpot. Arulvathani Uthayakumar and Yogarajah Ponnuthurai of Woodbridge and Thavarajah Ponnuthurai from Kleinburg have been playing the lottery together for roughly a year.

What state is best to claim lottery?

Best States To Win Powerball

There are eight states that do not tax Powerball winnings: California, Florida, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming. Pennsylvania, North Dakota, Indiana and Ohio also make our list of best states.

What state has never won the lottery?

The states that have not yet had a winner are Maine, North Dakota, Vermont, and Wyoming. On the flip side, some states have had multiple jackpot winners.

What state won the biggest lottery?

The largest ever lottery prize in history, the $2.04bn Powerball jackpot, has been won.

Is Lotto Max only in Canada?

Lotto Max is a Canadian lottery game coordinated by the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation, as one of the country's three national lottery games.

How long does it take to collect lottery winnings in Canada?

Submitting online is a quick and secure way to claim your lottery prize. Claims submitted through this channel are typically processed within 5 business days following a complete submission. If you are not able to claim online, please call 1-800-387-0098 to book an appointment at the Prize Centre.

How likely is it to win the lottery in Canada?

Consider this: The odds of winning Lotto 6/49's Classic Jackpot are approximately 1 in 14 million, similar to the odds of putting the name of everyone in Ontario in a hat - a very tall hat - and randomly pulling out your own.