Toronto, ON – Some Ontarians who are basking in the summer heat are dreaming about becoming Canada’s newest multi-millionaires this weekend. That's because LOTTO MAX is offering an estimated $101 million in total prizing! The LOTTO MAX jackpot for Friday, August 12, 2016 is an estimated $60 million, plus an estimated 41 MAXMILLIONS prizes worth $1 million each.
It’s only the 11th time since the game began that the LOTTO MAX jackpot has hit $60 million. A jackpot this large was won only five times with four of the winning tickets being sold in Ontario.
When the jackpot hits fever pitch, many players enjoy getting in on the lottery action with family, friends or colleagues. Did you know:
• Nearly one third of Ontarians have played the lottery as part of a group.
• Among those who have played as a group, more than half (53%) play together on a regular basis.
• The majority of lottery groups are made up of colleagues, followed by people who play the lottery with friends and relatives.
Since its launch in September 2009, Ontario LOTTO MAX players have won over $3 billion in prizing, including 46 jackpot wins and 316 MAXMILLIONS prizes, right across the province.
Players can purchase LOTTO MAX tickets at authorized OLG retailers or buy online at PlayOLG.ca until 10:30 p.m. EDT on Friday, August 12, 2016 for the draw that evening.
