Lotto Max jackpot hits 66 million Canadian dollars in Friday's draw

Key facts

• Next Lotto Max draw on Friday, May 1, 2026.
• Total jackpot approximately 66 million Canadian dollars: 60 million grand prize plus about 6 Maxmillions.
• 60 additional prizes of 100,000 dollars each are also offered.
• Since its launch, Quebec players have won over 4.172 billion dollars in Lotto Max.
• Quebec has seen 50 grand prizes won, including three of 70 million dollars.
• New Lotto Max version on sale since April 11, 2026, with a maximum jackpot of 90 million dollars.
• Odds of winning any prize improved from 1 in 7 to 1 in 5.8 under the new format.

Friday's jackpot offers 66 million dollars in total prizes

The next Lotto Max draw, scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026, will feature a total jackpot of approximately 66 million Canadian dollars. This comprises a 60-million-dollar grand prize and roughly six Maxmillions, each worth one million dollars. In addition, 60 fixed prizes of 100,000 dollars are up for grabs. The announcement comes from Loto-Québec, the provincial lottery corporation, which has been operating for over 55 years. The draw represents one of the larger jackpots in recent months, though not the largest ever offered in the province.

Quebec players have won over 4.172 billion dollars since Lotto Max launch

Since Lotto Max was introduced, Quebec residents have collectively won more than 4.172 billion dollars. A total of 50 grand prizes have been claimed in the province, including three jackpots of 70 million dollars — the largest ever won in Quebec — on February 25, 2020, October 9, 2020, and June 7, 2022. Other significant wins include one jackpot of 65 million dollars, four of 60 million, five of 55 million, and ten of 50 million. Beyond grand prizes, 255 Maxmillions of one million dollars each have been won across Quebec, along with 153 shares of Maxmillions.

New Lotto Max format boosts odds and maximum jackpot

A revamped version of Lotto Max has been on sale since April 11, 2026. Under the new rules, the maximum grand prize has been raised to 90 million dollars, up from previous caps. The number of 100,000-dollar prizes now scales with the size of the grand prize. These changes have improved the overall odds of winning any prize from 1 in 7 to 1 in 5.8. The enhanced format aims to attract more players and increase the frequency of large jackpots.

Loto-Québec's record year: 1.7 billion dollars in prizes and 105 millionaires

In 2025, Loto-Québec distributed over 1.7 billion dollars in prizes and created 105 millionaires across the province. The corporation also paid out nearly 20 lifetime annuities, a record number. These figures underscore the scale of lottery operations in Quebec. The corporation holds the highest international certification for responsible gaming, awarded by the World Lottery Association. It emphasizes responsible commercialization in all its activities.

Draw results available online; past winners featured on website

Results for all Lotto Max draws are posted on Loto-Québec's website at lotoquebec.com. The site also features a page dedicated to major prize winners, where their stories and dreams are shared. This transparency is part of the corporation's commitment to public engagement. Friday's draw will be closely watched, as players across the province hope to join the ranks of Quebec's many Lotto Max millionaires.

The bottom line

• Friday's Lotto Max draw offers a total of 66 million dollars in prizes, including a 60-million-dollar grand prize.
• Quebec players have won over 4.172 billion dollars in Lotto Max since its inception.
• Three 70-million-dollar jackpots have been won in Quebec, the largest in the province's history.
• The new Lotto Max format, effective April 11, 2026, raises the maximum jackpot to 90 million dollars and improves odds to 1 in 5.8.
• Loto-Québec paid out 1.7 billion dollars in prizes in 2025, creating 105 millionaires.