$80.4M Lotto Max Jackpot: Ontario Friends Split Canada’s Largest Ever Win

Two Ontario best friends have become instant millionaires after splitting Canada’s largest-ever lottery jackpot of $80.4 million in LOTTO MAX. The windfall, which includes an additional $403,285 bonus prize from the same draw, was revealed by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG).

The winning ticket, purchased by Greg S. and Krys P. from London, Ontario, on December 30, 2025, matched all numbers in the maximum prize draw. The duo also secured a second prize of $403,285 by selecting the Combination Play option, making their total winnings even more substantial.

The friends, who have known each other for years, decided to split their winnings equally. Their incredible luck came after years of playing only during high-stakes draws, and this time, they struck gold with an eight-number combination.

Greg described the moment of realization: ‘One-by-one I circled my numbers to see if they matched the winning numbers – until I realized I circled them all. Then I checked using the OLG app because I didn’t know how much we won. I saw the words Big Winner and the number 80 but I didn’t believe it at first. It was unbelievable! I checked it again and I saw the eight, the zeros and the commas and I knew it was $80 million!’

When Krys heard the news, he rushed to his friend’s house to confirm the win: ‘It was the morning when Greg’s wife called to tell me the news – I had just woken up. She asked me if I checked our ticket yet. I checked it with my wife and saw we matched all the numbers. I was very happy, and very nervous too.’

Now retired from a 28-year manufacturing career, Greg is planning his next steps with financial advisors, including purchasing a new home, traveling internationally, and spending more time with family. He reflected on the life-changing win: ‘It allows us not only to secure our own future, but that of generations to come. At the same time, we plan to continue living simply, sharing this blessing and enjoying it with the people we love most.’

Krys, who worked 12-hour factory shifts for 28 years, shared similar aspirations: ‘My life will 100% change. I worked hard for my life in Canada. Now I can spend more time traveling and being with my kids. I’m still shocked – I’ve never seen money like this in my life. I don’t want to go crazy. I want to listen to my team and make sure we’re setting things up properly for future generations.’

This monumental win comes just weeks after the OLG announced an increase in the LOTTO MAX jackpot cap from $80 million to $90 million, making this victory even more historic as it represents the final draw under the old cap.