On Friday, 23 May, a lucky Canadian won a $40 million jackpot from a lottery draw in Burnaby after buying a $5 Lotto Max ticket. The ticket, which was bought in the Lower Mainland, matched all seven winning tickets in the draw. While the winner of the jackpot hasn’t been revealed, the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has confirmed the winner in a statement revealing other lottery wins from this year. This incredible win fuels the dream of many lottery players, knowing they can play with a low-budget ticket and win a life-changing prize if they get lucky, especially now that it is easier than ever to join in on the action through online platforms.
For those feeling inspired to try their own luck, online casinos offer a variety of games with both small and big win potential for seasoned players, many of which allow players to deposit with Interac in Canada. Interac is an interbank network that links various enterprises and financial institutions, allowing for easy financial transactions across different sectors. It is a fast, secure, and convenient payment method that’s widely used across trusted platforms, including online casinos and lottery sites.
There were other winners from the Lotto Max Lottery in Burnaby. Although no one won second place, which was worth around $186,000, the third prize would be shared between 53 people. Each player will receive about $3,500. While the odds of anyone winning the jackpot are very low (tagged at 33,294,800 per $5 play), it is still possible for people to win the lottery. This news of the win comes just a week after another individual won a massive jackpot in the Lotto Max lottery on May 9, 2025. Justin Simporios of Surrey won the $80 million prize, which is the highest jackpot win in Canada by an individual.
In other parts of Canada, another player claimed a $1 million jackpot after winning the Lotto 6/49 White Ball prize, which took place on Saturday, the 24th of May. Nobody won the Gold Ball and the main Classic Draw prize, which are worth $18 million and $5 million, respectively. There were winners in second place, where two people got $68,000 each, and in third place, 101 players shared $57,671, with each person winning $571 each.
With the news of this lottery win spreading far and wide, there has been an increase in participation in lotteries across Canada. The BCLC has reported that over $102 million has been claimed by lottery players from Lotto Max in 2025. With the potential for winning big and the low barrier to entry (tickets as low as $5), many Canadians are becoming more interested in lotteries and similar gambling activities.
Article edited by Mark Webber