For lottery enthusiasts in Oshawa, February 22, 2025, will be remembered as their lucky day as one ticket holder walked away with the stunning $40 million Lotto Max jackpot. The winning ticket, which bore the numbers 3, 5, 8, 25, 29, 32, and 43, along with bonus number 31, was sold somewhere within the city, drawing excitement and curiosity among local residents.
This latest win marks Ontario’s third significant Lotto Max jackpot of the year, following previous victories of $60 million sold in Etobicoke and $25 million from Willowdale earlier within the month. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) confirmed these milestones, noting the rampant luck among players this year. Adding to the excitement, another ticket worth $176,610.40 also sold to a lucky winner in Bowmanville, just east of Oshawa.
OLG officials noted this upward trend, observing for the past few weeks, the province has been on quite the winning streak when it came to the Lotto Max game. According to reports, the string of success began with the Etobicoke win on January 21, which was followed by the Willowdale win on January 31, proving Ontario players are taking home life-changing sums of money. This could be attributed to the increased number of players participating and the jackpot prize amounts growing significantly.
According to CTV News Toronto, OLG stated, "This is the third consecutive Lotto Max jackpot win for Ontario this year." This positive streak has also been reflective of last year. The province notched up 11 record-breaking jackpot wins totaling more than $525 million throughout 2024, making it one of the best years on record for Lotto Max players.
Since Lotto Max was launched back in 2009, Ontario players have amassed over $9 billion, encompassing 114 jackpot wins and nearly 1,000 Maxmillions prizes. The excitement certainly doesn't stop here. While the spotlight shines on Oshawa’s big winner, lottery enthusiasts across the province are urged to check their tickets, as 280,156 additional Lotto Max prizes were also claimed across Ontario with each draw.
The anticipation is already building for the next Lotto Max draw slated for February 25, where players will have yet another chance to win, this time with an estimated jackpot worth $10 million. Each ticket costs $5, and the funds support various community initiatives and projects across Ontario, making every purchase not just potentially lucrative, but beneficial for the community.
The OLG continues to remind everyone to play responsibly and to check their entries either at retailers or through the OLG mobile app. There's palpable excitement and several residents of Oshawa finding themselves thrilled at the prospect—from dream vacations to new homes—this life-changing experience has touched the heart of the community.
With each draw, dreams of winning become more tangible, and who knows which fortunate player might be celebrating next? Players are already anxiously awaiting the next draw, hopeful for the same luck to descend upon them. Whether you're hoping to hit the jackpot like the lucky ticket-holder from Oshawa or to win one of the many additional prizes available, now is the time to keep those fingers crossed!