Ontario Wins Big Again as $55 Million Lotto Max Jackpot Is Claimed
Another massive Lotto Max jackpot has been claimed, this time worth $55 million, with the winning ticket sold in the United Counties of Prescott and Russell in eastern Ontario. The prize was won in the Friday night draw on January 9, making it the first major Lotto Max jackpot of 2026.
What makes this even more exciting? This win comes just over a week after an $80 million Lotto Max jackpot was sold in London, Ontario, giving the province back-to-back jackpot wins to kick off the year.
Here’s what stood out:
-
? $55 million jackpot won in eastern Ontario
-
? First big Lotto Max win of 2026
-
? Second Ontario jackpot win in just days
-
?? Thousands of smaller prizes also handed out statewide
-
? A $100,000 Encore prize sold in Ajax
OLG officials say they’re thrilled to see another Ontario player become a multi-millionaire and are eager to welcome the lucky winner when they step forward to claim the prize.
