Lotto Max Sets Record 85 Million Dollar Jackpot in Quebec

Quebec lottery players will have a chance to win an estimated 101 million dollars in prizes in the next Lotto Max draw on October 13, 2026. According to Loto-Québec, the draw will feature a record 85 million dollar jackpot, approximately 16 Maxmillions prizes worth 1 million dollars each, and 85 additional prizes of 100,000 dollars.

The announcement follows the previous Lotto Max draw, held on October 9, 2026, in which one Maxmillions prize worth 1 million dollars was won through a selection sold in Quebec, according to Loto-Québec.

The upcoming draw's estimated prize pool combines the record jackpot with the additional Maxmillions prizes and the 85 prizes of 100,000 dollars. The 85 million dollar jackpot represents a record amount for Lotto Max.

Quebec has accumulated more than 4.37 billion dollars in Lotto Max winnings since the lottery launched, according to figures released by Loto-Québec. Players in the province have won 54 jackpots over that period.

Three of those jackpots reached 70 million dollars, the largest amounts ever won in Quebec, in draws held on February 25, 2020, October 9, 2020, and June 7, 2022.

Other major Lotto Max jackpots won in Quebec include one prize of 65 million dollars, four prizes of 60 million dollars, six prizes of 55 million dollars, and 10 prizes of 50 million dollars, according to Loto-Québec.

Beyond the main jackpots, Quebec players have won 257 Maxmillions prizes worth 1 million dollars each, along with 155 shared Maxmillions prize portions, the provincial lottery corporation reported.

Loto-Québec also reported that it distributed a record 1.9 billion dollars in prizes during the previous year and created 111 millionaires across Quebec. The organization additionally awarded more than 20 lifetime annuities during that period.

The corporation, which has operated for more than 55 years, said its activities benefit the wider community. It also holds the highest international responsible gaming certification awarded by the World Lottery Association, according to the announcement.

The next Lotto Max draw is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2026, with an estimated total prize pool of 101 million dollars.