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Jackpot milestones, winner stories and rule changes for Lotto Max, Lotto 6/49, Daily Grand and provincial lotteries — every article is built from verified draw data, never speculation.

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New Lotto Max at Three Months: 7 Jackpots, 97 MAXPLUS Winners

July 12, 2026

Since the April 14 rule change, Lotto Max has paid 7 jackpots, drawn 725 MAXPLUS selections and made 97 winners of $100,000 prizes. The data so far.

$25 Million Lotto Max Jackpot Won in Québec — July 10 Draw

July 11, 2026

The winning ticket for Friday's $25 million Lotto Max jackpot was sold in Québec. The winning numbers were 15-17-18-21-28-32-46, bonus 38.

Canada's Biggest Lottery Jackpots of 2026 So Far

July 10, 2026

Two $75 million Lotto Max jackpots have already been won in 2026, and the Gold Ball jackpot is at $28 million. The year's biggest prizes, from verified draw data.

Gold Ball Watch: 21 Balls Remain as the Jackpot Climbs to $28 Million

July 9, 2026

Lotto 6/49's Gold Ball jackpot reaches $28 million with 21 of 30 balls left in the machine — a 1-in-21 chance it goes on the next draw.

Daily Grand Turns 10 This Fall: 107 Draws Have Paid $1,000 a Day for Life

July 9, 2026

Since its first draw on October 20, 2016, Daily Grand's top prize has been hit in 107 draws across 1,014 draws. The data behind Canada's annuity lottery.

Every Gold Ball Cycle So Far: 22 Gold Balls and 377 Instant Millionaires

July 8, 2026

Since 2022, the Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Draw has completed 22 cycles, created 377 white-ball millionaires and paid gold jackpots from $12M to the $68M maximum.