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Record $90-million Lotto Max jackpot finally won — but not in Ontario

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Mohibuddin, S. (2026, October 21). Record $90-million Lotto Max jackpot finally won — but not in Ontario. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/record-90-million-lotto-max-jackpot-finally-won-but-not-in-ontario/article_d2dd6f63-6963-497f-9090-06d5765d99d5.html

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The record $90 million Lotto Max jackpot was claimed by a winner who purchased their ticket in Alberta, rather than in Ontario where the prize had remained unclaimed since its inception. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation announced this information in a press release issued on Wednesday.

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The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) announced on Wednesday that a record-breaking $90 million Lotto Max jackpot, which had gone unclaimed for several draws, was finally won in Alberta following Tuesday night’s draw. The OLG did not specify whether there was one winner or multiple but confirmed that the winning ticket was not sold in Ontario. Additionally, three players across Ontario claimed $1 million each with MaxMillion prizes from the same draw—one in Brant County, another in Toronto, and an online purchase. In total, twelve tickets worth $100,000 and five tickets worth $50,000 for MaxPlus prizes were sold in various locations across Ontario. LottoMax draws occur every Tuesday and Friday.

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“Both articles describe the winning of a record $90 million Lotto Max jackpot in Alberta on the same draw date and report by OLG.”

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Canada’s record-breaking $90-million Lotto Max jackpot has finally been won, but the lucky ticket holder is not from Ontario. asserted

holder → break → Ontario

The winning ticket for Tuesday night’s draw was sold in Alberta, according to an Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) news release on Wednesday. uncertain

ticket → win → Wednesday

Record $90-million Lotto Max jackpot finally won — but not in Ontario

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