Canadian Lottery Sets Record 85 Million Dollar Jackpot

A record 85 million dollar jackpot is set for a Canadian lottery draw scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 13, with street teams visiting the Prairies to mark the milestone and promote public interest in the largest prize offered in the country's lottery history.

According to Global News, the upcoming draw will include the 85 million dollar jackpot, 16 prizes worth 1 million dollars each, and 85 additional prizes valued at 100,000 dollars.

The promotion around the record jackpot includes street teams visiting communities across the Prairies. Kevin van Egdom, a spokesperson for Lotto Spot, said the event is a first for the lottery and reflects growing public attention in the region.

"This is a first for LOTTO MAX, and we want to celebrate it with players right here in the Prairies," said Kevin van Egdom, a spokesperson for Lotto Spot.

Van Egdom also addressed the growing discussion surrounding the jackpot as the prize amount increased. The comments were included in a news release cited by Global News.

"It’s been exciting to watch the conversation grow across the Prairies as this jackpot has climbed," said Kevin van Egdom, a spokesperson for Lotto Spot.

The previous major jackpot win occurred in December 2024, when a player from Hamiota, Manitoba, shared the prize with a winning ticket sold in Quebec, according to Global News.

Earlier in 2026, the lottery increased its jackpot cap to 90 million dollars and introduced new 100,000 dollar prizes for each draw, according to the report.

Another street team message connected to the record jackpot asked residents to consider potential uses for the prize money: "What would you do with $85 million?"