Lotto Max is set to undergo significant changes in Canada beginning next week, including a higher jackpot limit and a new ticket structure.
Starting with the April 14 draw, the maximum jackpot will increase to 90 million dollars, up from the current cap of 70 million. The update also introduces additional fixed prize tiers, aimed at offering more frequent smaller wins alongside the larger jackpots.
The cost of a ticket will rise to six dollars, and each ticket will now include four sets of numbers instead of three. Players will continue to select seven numbers from a pool of 52, but the expanded format is expected to slightly improve the overall odds of winning any prize.
While the odds of winning the top jackpot remain extremely low, the changes reflect a broader shift in lottery design, with a focus on balancing large headline prizes with more consistent payouts across different prize levels.
The updated Lotto Max format will be used for the first time in the April 14 draw, marking the most notable change to the game in several years.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)
