The Interprovincial Lottery Corporation (ILC) continues its official Lotto Max draw schedule for 2026. This Friday, July 24, 2026 (Draw #2812), marks the latest draw of Lotto Max, one of Canada’s flagship national lottery games and one of the largest jackpots available to Canadian players.
Below are the draw details, prize structure, and information players need for this draw.
1. Draw Details
Lotto Max draws are conducted using a certified random number generator rather than a physical ball draw, and results are cross-validated across all five provincial member lotteries before being declared official.
- Date: July 24, 2026
- Draw time: 10:30 PM Eastern Time
- Operator: Interprovincial Lottery Corporation (ILC)
- Draw type: Regular Lotto Max draw (Draw #2812)
Lotto Max tickets are sold nationwide across Canada through OLG (Ontario), WCLC (Western Canada), BCLC (British Columbia), Atlantic Lottery, and Loto-Québec.
2. Prize Structure
Since the April 2026 format change, Lotto Max draws 7 numbers from a field of 1–52, and tickets cost $6 for 4 sets of numbers.
Jackpot
Match all 7 main numbers to win the jackpot, which starts at $10 million and grows in $5 million increments up to a cap of $90 million.
MaxPlus
Extra $100,000 prizes are added each draw, scaled to the jackpot size.
Max Millions
When the jackpot reaches $50 million, additional Max Millions draws of $1 million each are triggered.
Lower-tier prizes are paid for matching as few as 3 of 7 numbers — see the full prize breakdown table above for exact payouts and winner counts.
3. Where Lottery Proceeds Go
A portion of Lotto Max proceeds is returned to the provincial and territorial governments that operate Canada’s lottery corporations, which fund public programs such as healthcare, education, and community initiatives across the country.
4. Verification
Compare your ticket against the official numbers above, or confirm directly with your provincial lottery operator (OLG, WCLC, BCLC, Atlantic Lottery, or Loto-Québec).
- Claim deadlines vary by province — check your provincial lottery’s official rules for the exact deadline to claim a prize.
- Buy only from licensed retailers or official provincial lottery apps/websites.
5. Final Notes
This draw is part of Lotto Max’s ongoing twice-weekly schedule. Please play responsibly.
Legal notice: this content is for informational purposes only. Official results and rules should be confirmed directly with your provincial lottery operator.