Lotto Max jackpot climbs to $80M ahead of Thanksgiving holiday
Posted October 7, 2026 10:00 am
Updated October 7, 2026 10:01 am
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The Lotto Max jackpot for the final draw before the Thanksgiving long weekend has climbed to $80 million.
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) said Wednesday millions were won in Tuesday’s draw, but that the big prize continues to grow.
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With the $80 million jackpot up for grabs on Oct. 9, players will also have a chance to win an estimated 14 MAXMILLIONS prizes worth $1 million each and 80 MAXPLUS prizes worth $100,000 each.
The OLG said that means $102 million in top prizes will be available for Friday’s draw.
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