Let’s See Who Won the Biggest Lotto MAX Jackpots in Ontario this Year

Lotto MAX has seen quite the lottery winnings claimed over the span of the past 12 months across Canada, ranging from spectacular figures to the minimum possible amount. Ontario has succeeded in attracting several of the hefty main prizes there were up for grabs. Lotto enthusiasts would forever remember this year as the year that welcomed a Lotto MAX cap increase, therefore even larger cash payouts.

Realizing the Main prize of a lottery draw now belongs to them is a moment of clarity that could not be compared to anything else. It is a spec of time many players describe as “unbelievable” and “too good to be true”. Similar experience had a player hailing from Whitby, Ontario, who became eligible for a cash payout reaching CA$55 million this spring. Swayne Williams was the fortunate winner that had his life changes thanks to a lottery ticket purchase.

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Being in the right place at the right time is a crucial factor for making the most of life. Purchasing a winning Lotto MAX ticket with a number combination that would match the drawn one was crucial for Mr. Williams. He bought the Lotto MAX ticket ahead of the April 5 draw, but his tradition of checking the ticket on Saturday morning had to be postponed.

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Upon hearing an Ontario ticket had won the jackpot, he was joking with his wife that they are the winners but made a mental note to check the ticket later in the day. This is when he found out he is the winner of CA$55 million Main prize. Another common practice among lottery enthusiasts is the purchase of a joint ticket increasing their chances of winning big.

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Nine workers of Guelph have a similar story when it comes to their Lotto MAX winning ticket. The joint ticket they had was fortunate enough to make them eligible for a cash payout reaching CA$60 million. The beginning of 2019 was more than special for the co-workers, giving them a powerful start of the year.

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Their lucky draw took place on December 21 was especially notable since the nine friends learned that they are eligible for the massive windfall. The priceless piece of paper has the numbers 07-21-23-25-31-34-45 printed on it. The winners of that group range from a 21-year old to a 57-year old.

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Fernando Meneses was the individual who bought the lucky ticket and kept it safe until the draw. After they collected and split their jackpot, they all field their resignations, preparing for a new life filled with dreams come true. Couples of Ontario have also been fortunate enough to bag hefty prizes thanks to Lotto MAX ticket purchases.

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Gerald and Helen Phillips hailing from St. Thomas received their CA$26 million prize mid-August after they waited a couple of weeks. The two of them were beaming with joy, as they took a photo with the cheque. Their winning draw took place on August 6, but as they were receiving their prizes, they said that it was all like a never-ending dream.