The Lotto Max jackpot cap is increasing from $80 million to $90 million, marking a significant change for Canadian lottery players. Starting April 14, 2026, each $6 play will now include four selections of seven numbers ranging from 1 to 52.
In addition to the jackpot cap increase, new $100,000 MAXPLUS prizes will be added to every draw, with the number of prizes tied to the jackpot amount. For instance, players can expect 25 new MAXPLUS prizes of $100,000 each for the April 14 draw.
The overall odds of winning any Lotto Max prize will improve from approximately 1 in 7 to 1 in 5.8. However, the odds of winning the main jackpot will slightly change from approximately 1 in 33,294,800 per play to 1 in 33,446,140 per play.
This price adjustment to $6 per play is the first increase in 17 years since the game’s inception in 2009. The Lotto Max game has been a staple in Canadian lotteries, providing players with the chance to win life-changing sums of money.
As the jackpot increases, the number of MAXPLUS prizes will also scale. For example, at $10 million, there will be 10 additional $100,000 prizes drawn; at $20 million, 20 additional prizes will follow; and up to 90 additional $100,000 prizes when the jackpot reaches $90 million.
These changes are expected to attract more players and increase excitement around the game. Observers are keen to see how these adjustments will impact ticket sales and overall participation in the Lotto Max draws.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any further changes that might be introduced in the future, but the upcoming adjustments are set to enhance the player experience significantly.
