The highest jackpot ever – by any Canadian lottery – is up for grabs Friday night.
The Lotto Max prize of $75 million not only sets a new record, but the main jackpot cap has also increased to $80 million.
If the $75 million is not claimed following Friday’s draw, the money will roll over, to a maximum of $80 million for the Tuesday draw.
According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), the increases are a way to keep the games fresh and interesting for customers.
“Lotto Max has been very, very successful over the years,” said OLG spokesperson Tony Bitonti. “After a few years in market, we raised the jackpot cap to $60 million and then a few years ago to $70 million, and now the next progression is going to be $80 million.”
People were lining up early at the Top Convenience store in Kitchener, Ont.
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