Players of the lottery now have more chances to lose in a week. Or, yes, more chances to win.
A “new chapter in Canadian lottery history” is being touted, as Lotto Max players can play the nation’s biggest lottery game twice each week.
“Thanks to a brand-new Tuesday draw added to the Friday draw, Lotto Max players will see jackpots grow more quickly than ever,” said a news release. “What’s more, the main Lotto Max jackpot can now grow as large as $70 million – a jackpot offering not yet seen in Canada.”
There is no change to the cost of a Lotto Max ticket, which remains $5 for three selections of seven numbers.
The main jackpot for the Tuesday, May 14 Lotto Max draw is estimated at $17 million.
Lotto Max was introduced in 2009 with a maximum jackpot of $50 million. In 2015, the maximum jackpot was increased to $60 million.
Since its launch, Lotto Max players across Canada have won over $11 billion, including 116 jackpot wins and 1,021 Maxmillions prizes.
- Chris Campbell, Burnaby Now
