Canadian scores Lotto Max second prize in mid-week win
A Canadian lottery player is about to have a happy hump day when they find out they’ve won the Lotto Max second prize.
The draw on Tuesday, Sept. 16, churned out some lucky winners. The winning numbers were 12, 18, 25, 30, 31, 38, 43, and the bonus number 34.
Unfortunately, no one matched all seven to win the Lotto Max jackpot of $21 million. However, someone from Ontario did match six out of seven, including the bonus number, and took home the $149,184.50 second prize.
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Twenty-six Canadians matched six out of seven numbers, splitting the third prize and winning $5,737.90 each.
The Lotto Max Extra prize winning numbers were 3, 16, 26, and 40. No one matched all four numbers to win the $500,000 top prize, but 29 lottery players did match three out of four, taking home $1,000 each.
If you weren’t as lucky this time around, make sure to check your Lotto Max ticket from the Friday, Sept. 12 draw. Two players from Western Canada — one from Regina and one from Alberta — matched six out of seven numbers (including the bonus), splitting the second Lotto Max prize. They will each take home $76,087.90.
Saturday’s Lotto 6/49 draw also resulted in someone from Canal Flats, B.C., nabbing the $1-million White Ball prize.
Friday’s Lotto Max jackpot balloons to $26 million, so don’t forget to grab a ticket.
There’s also the Lotto 6/49 draw tonight with a Gold Ball jackpot of $20 million. There are 25 balls left in the draw, so there are still plenty of chances to win the $1-million White Ball prize.
You could end up like Alberta resident Wilfred Kwasny, who finally netted a huge lottery win after 43 years of playing.
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