From National Post · Emily Renae Kapralik · · 1m
Ontario lottery ticket validated hours before expiry
Ontario lottery ticket validated hours before $40M jackpot expiry.
In brief
Ontario lottery ticket validated hours before $40M jackpot expiry. Ontario's $40 million Lotto Max jackpot ticket was validated at a terminal hours before its deadline, with the winner expected to be announced within days. Originally reported by National Post.
Winning ticket validated
Ontario's $40 million Lotto Max jackpot ticket was validated at a terminal hours before its deadline.
Unclaimed for a year
The winning ticket remained unclaimed for a year until it was validated at a lottery terminal.
OLG director reaction
OLG director Tony Bitonti called the situation 'gobsmacked' and said the ticket would be claimed within days.
“i am gobsmacked”
Claim process
The OLG requires proof of purchase and security footage to verify the ticket's original owner.
What happens if unclaimed
If no one claimed the ticket by midnight, the $40 million prize would be returned to future Lotto Max games.
Grey County location
The winning ticket was purchased in Grey County, a popular vacation destination for cottagers.
At a glance
Ontario's $40 million Lotto Max jackpot ticket was validated at a terminal hours before its deadline, with the winner expected to be announced within days.
