Retired Hydro-Quebec employee Marcel Lussier won Tuesday’s $70 million jackpot, and he wants to use some of the money to help Ukraine. Everyone’s new best friend, also known as the Lotto Max jackpot winner, picked up his cheque on Friday in Montreal.
Did anybody win the Lotto Max last night $70 million?
Lotto Max’s 20 draw win drought
“Alas, the $70 million LOTTO MAX jackpot has finally been won!” said OLG spokesperson Tony Bitonti in an email to CTV News.
Who won Lotto Max in Quebec?
“No stress.” Lussier told reporters Friday he wasn’t able to check his ticket because the website booted him off, but he quickly learned he won a cool $70 million. He was on hand to meet with Loto-Québec in downtown Montreal, just a few days after learning he had won the Lotto Max jackpot.
Has the Lotto Max been won yet?
After going unclaimed for weeks, the Lotto Max jackpot has finally been claimed, although the winning ticket was not sold in Ontario.
Where did someone win Lotto Max?
Last weekend, someone in Alberta won the $70-million jackpot.
Who won $70 million Lotto Max 2022?
Calgarian Mitchel Dyck
“For right now, it’s just going in the bank until we can make some more plans.” Calgarian Mitchel Dyck won $70 Million on Oct. 21 Lotto Max draw from a ticket he bought in Calgary on Oct. 7, 2022.
Did anyone win Lotto Max on Friday?
No winning ticket sold for Friday’s $55 million Lotto Max jackpot.
Can you stay anonymous after winning the lottery in Quebec?
Learn to say no
Loto-Québec never publicly discloses a winner’s address, telephone number or any other personal information. You may still be solicited by individuals or organizations in the days and weeks following your win.
Why does Quebec always win Lotto Max?
The reason that some provinces have more top prize winners each year is because of the percentage of sales that come from those regions. On average, Ontario and Quebec represent more than half of the total sales on Lotto Max and Lotto 6/49 and that’s why top prizes are awarded there more often.
Who won the lottery in Montreal?
Posted Jun 10, 2022, 2:51PM EDT. A Montreal south shore man won the $70 million Lotto Max jackpot this week. A single winner for the multi-million dollar grand prize. Marcel Lussier learned the news the day after the June 7 draw – as he checked his numbers online the next morning.
Was the Lotto won last night?
There was no winner of the Lotto jackpot. In total, over 91,000 players won prizes in the Lotto and Lotto Plus draws.
Who won the jackpot?
The winners — John and Lisa Robinson in Tennessee, Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt in Florida, and Marvin and Mae Acosta in California — split the full prize, giving them the option of roughly $533 million before taxes as an annuity or $327.8 million as the lump-sum payment.
What are the luckiest numbers in Lotto Max?
Luckiest Lotto Max Numbers
39 being drawn on 2.49% of all draws. 19 and 38 on 2.29% of all draws. 18 and 44 on 2.27% of all draws.
Who won Lotto Max $60 million?
Vera Page
Meet Vera Page, the octogenarian who won the Lotto Max jackpot of $60 Million.
Where was Lotto Max won Feb 4 2022?
“Immediate retirement” is among the plans for a Toronto man who recently won a $30-million Lotto Max prize, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) says. Fifty-six-year-old Patrick Hale, a building supervisor, won the Feb. 4 jackpot.
Where in Alberta was the $70 million won?
Dyck’s winning ticket came after a record 21-draw rollover from mid-August to late October. This is the second time a $70-million jackpot has been won by a ticket sold in Alberta. The last ticket sold in the province was in Dunmore, Alta.
What is Lotto Max worth?
Lotto Max is a twice weekly lottery game with jackpots that start at $10 million and grow up to $70 million! When the Lotto Max jackpot reaches $50 million, there are additional prizes of $1 million offered. These additional prizes are called MAXMILLIONS™.
What is the first thing you should do if you win the lottery?
But before that happens, you need to make sure you secure your winnings.
- Be quiet about winning.
- Make copies of the ticket, secure it.
- Try to stay anonymous.
- Decide if you want to set up a trust.
- Sign your ticket.
- Annuity or lump sum.
- Be prepared for taxes.
- Plan for the future.
Can you hide your face if you win the lottery in Canada?
In Canada, provincial lottery corporations have rules that require a winner to have their photo taken, and publicize their name, current city of residence, occupation, marital status, and more. The BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC) says it does this for transparency and promotion.
Do you have to have your name published if you win the lottery in Canada?
As part of the prize claim process, BCLC requires written consent from a winner to publish their personal information. If a prize claimant refuses such consent, a prize may be withheld in accordance with the Rules and Regulations Respecting Lotteries and Gaming.
Is the lottery taxed in Quebec?
Lotteries. Winnings from a Canadian lottery such as Lotto Max or 649 are considered to be windfalls, and windfalls are not subject to tax. Even winnings from a sweepstake or lottery sponsored by a charitable organization are generally tax-free.