What are the odds of winning the Lotto Max jackpot?

The odds of winning the Lotto Max jackpot are 1 in 133,784,560 per selection. You must match all 7 numbers drawn from 1 to 52.

What are MAXMILLIONS in Lotto Max?

When the Lotto Max jackpot reaches $50 million or more, additional $1 million prizes called MAXMILLIONS are offered. Each MAXMILLIONS prize requires matching 7 of 7 numbers in a separate draw.

Canada Lotto Max How to Play & Prize Rules

Q: Are Lotto Max winnings tax-free?

Yes. All Lotto Max prizes are received tax-free in Canada. Lottery winnings are considered windfall gains and are not subject to federal or provincial income tax.

🇨🇦 Canada

Updated: Apr 20, 2026

Game Overview

CountryCanada

OperatorInterprovincial Lottery Corp.

Draw DaysTuesday & Friday

Draw Time10:30 PM Eastern

Ticket Price$6 per play (4 selections)

Lotto Max is Canada's premium national lottery, offering jackpots up to $90 million. Players choose 7 numbers from 1 to 52. After the draw, one bonus number is drawn from the remaining 45 numbers. There are 9 prize tiers. Each $6 ticket provides 4 sets of 7 numbers — one player-selected and three Quick Pick. When the jackpot reaches $50 million or more, additional MAXMILLIONS prizes of $1 million each are added. All prizes are tax-free in Canada.

Prize Tiers: Winning Conditions & Odds

Tier	Winning Condition	Odds
Jackpot	Match all 7 main numbers	1/133,784,560
2nd	6 main + Bonus number	1/19,112,080
3rd	6 main numbers only	1/434,366
4th	5 main + Bonus number	1/144,789
5th	5 main numbers only	1/6,733
6th	4 main + Bonus number	1/4,040
7th	4 main numbers only	1/289
8th	3 main + Bonus number	1/289
9th	3 main numbers only	1/28

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Main Numbers · 1–52

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How to Buy

Lotto Max tickets cost $6 per play, giving you 4 sets of 7 numbers. Each $6 also provides automatic entry into all MAXMILLIONS draws that draw.

RetailAvailable at authorized lottery retailers across all Canadian provinces and territories. Choose your 7 numbers or request a Quick Pick. Must be of legal age in your province (18 or 19).

OnlineAvailable through provincial platforms — OLG (Ontario), Loto-Québec (Quebec), PlayNow (BC), and others. Must be physically located in the relevant province at time of purchase.

MAXMILLIONSWhen the jackpot exceeds $50 million, additional $1 million MAXMILLIONS prizes are added. Your $6 ticket automatically enters all MAXMILLIONS draws at no extra cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the jackpot cap in Lotto Max?▾

The Lotto Max jackpot is capped at $90 million (as of April 2026). Once it reaches this level, all additional rollover money is used to create MAXMILLIONS — separate $1 million prizes, each requiring a match of 7 of 7 numbers from a different set.

Are Lotto Max winnings tax-free?▾

Yes. All Lotto Max prizes are tax-free in Canada. Lottery winnings are considered windfall gains, not income, and are not subject to federal or provincial income tax. Any investment income subsequently earned from the prize money is taxable.

What is the largest Lotto Max jackpot ever won?▾

As of April 14, 2026, the jackpot cap increased to $90 million — the highest ever for a Canadian lottery. During large rollover periods, dozens of MAXMILLIONS prizes have been offered in a single draw.

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