It could be a big weekend for Canadians with $141 million up for grabs in Lotto Max and Lotto 6/49 draws over the next couple of days.
According to OLG, Friday night’s Lotto Max jackpot is $70 million, plus 12 $1 million Maxmillions prizes.
As for Lotto 6/49, Saturday’s Gold Ball draw has a $54 million jackpot, in addition to the classic $5 million Classic draw jackpot.
The last Lotto Max jackpot of $70 million was won in the draw on April 19 and, just yesterday, we were introduced to the winner — Toronto-based former public worker Gregory (Greg) Chialtas. He said he is enjoying the life-changing win with his family and friends, who seem to be his biggest priority.
When it comes to Lotto 6/49, the last Gold Ball jackpot of $58 million was won in early March by a lottery player in BC.
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