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Factory workers share $80.4 million Lotto Max prize, largest payout in Canadian lottery historyReply
I see Canada joining Powerball or Mega Millions soon
Apr 29, 2026, 11:39 am - Powerball765 - Lottery News

Lotto Max game changes will go into effect this weekend, including bigger $90 million jackpotsReply
Go Canada!!
Apr 10, 2026, 12:30 pm - noise-gate - Lottery News

Factory workers share $80.4 million Lotto Max prize, largest payout in Canadian lottery historyNews Story
Factory workers of nearly 30 years to retire as Canada's biggest lottery winners By Kate Northrop Two friends made Canadian Lottery history last week when they split $80.4 million (US$59 million) in Lotto Max winnings, officially making it the largest lottery payout in the nation. There's a new record for the largest lottery payout ever claimed in Canada, set by two friends who immigrated to the country in the 1990's looking for a better life for them and their families. Greg S.
Apr 29, 2026, 6:57 am - Todd - Lottery News

$5 million Lotto 6/49 win will send Canada couple of 48 years on "delayed" honeymoonNews Story
Not a moment too soon to embark on lifetime trip By Kate Northrop A Canadian husband and wife of 48 years are deciding where they want to go for their delayed honeymoon after winning $5 million (US$3.6 million) in Lotto 6/49. 48 years after saying I do, one Alberta couple is finally going to embark on a dream honeymoon thanks to a $5 million Lotto 6/49 win. Wanda and Slav Rosa of Grande Cache decided to purchase a Lotto 6/49 ticket for the Jan. 17 drawing while visiting Petro Can
Mar 16, 2026, 7:55 am - Todd - Lottery News

Two Canadian lotteries change privacy policies to hide winner's last names in press releasesNews Story
Winner stories live on forever : Digital footprint concerns in modern age drive policy change By Kate Northrop The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG)'s recent policy change makes it the second provincial lottery in Canada to hide winner's last names in press releases and publications. Although total lottery winner anonymity is not a standard in any Canadian provincial lottery, two of Canada's lotteries have taken steps to conceal and protect winner information. Anonymit
May 8, 2026, 11:16 am - Todd - Lottery News

US Powerball multi-state lottery game expanding to the UKReply
This is my suspicion if Powerball picks uk just like chess game mega millions will pick Canada and then Powerball will respond pick Australia and mega millions will respond pick Puerto Rico lol Ha! I love the way you're thinking you ve turned lottery expansion into a full-blown global chess match . Let s play it out: 1. Powerball makes the first move: UK 2. Mega Millions counters with: Canada logical, close, and steals some of Powerball s thunder. 3. Powerball respon
May 1, 2026, 12:06 am - Powerball765 - Lottery News

US Powerball multi-state lottery game expanding to the UKReply
I love this - was looking forward to it. Change is good - keeps things interesting. I think it should spread to Australia, Canada and Europe as well. I like that they will keep the ticket cost at $2 in the US. Hope for an increase in the jackpot reset amount. I would have liked if they scrapped the taxes on the US side of things if the game won't be taxed on the UK side. I hope that on the UK side the annuity does not get affected by the death of a jackpot winner since th
Apr 14, 2026, 8:44 pm - JustMaybe - Lottery News