$70 million Lotto Max jackpot won by Ontario ticket buyer

Someone who bought a Lotto Max ticket in the Greater Toronto Area won the biggest prize in Canadian history.

B.C. Lotteries Corporation said the $70 million winning ticket was won in Ontario. Six $1-million dollar prizes were also won in Tuesday's draw.

One Penticton and one Merritt ticket buyer will be $500 richer today, also.

Lotto Max draws happen twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays. 

The next Lotto Max jackpot is an estimated $33 million. 

The winning numbers are 03, 08, 12, 14, 17, 18 & 29 Bonus 11.

The $70 million prize was sold in Ontario. BCLC


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Kathy Michaels

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