Who won $80 Million? B.C.'s largest lottery jackpot gets a face today in Vancouver

The winner of British Columbia’s biggest-ever lottery prize will be revealed on Thursday, May 15 in Vancouver. The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) will hold a press conference at 11:30 a.m. PDT to introduce the $80 million Lotto Max jackpot winner. The event will be held at the BCLC office and streamed live on Lotto BC’s Facebook page.

A Surrey resident has won the record-breaking $80 million Lotto Max jackpot. The winning ticket was for the May 9 draw. This is the largest lottery prize ever won by a single individual in British Columbia and Canada.

Previously, the largest lottery prize in B.C. was $70 million, won in September 2021. This new $80 million win sets a new record.


The winner has one year from the draw date to claim the prize. Once claimed, BCLC will announce the winner's name and the location where the ticket was purchased.

Lotto Max is a national lottery game in Canada, with draws held every Tuesday and Friday. The jackpot starts at $10 million and can grow to $80 million.

This $80 million win is a significant event in Canadian lottery history. Many are eager to learn more about the lucky winner.

The winning numbers were 6, 10, 16, 17, 30, 38, and 48. The odds of winning the Lotto Max jackpot are approximately 1 in 33 million.

FAQs

What are the 7 luckiest numbers for Lotto Max?

The 7 luckiest Lotto Max numbers in 2025, based on frequency of draws, are 5, 29, 6, 3, 44, 47, and 11. These numbers have appeared most often in recent draws, making them the most frequently drawn this year. However, each number has an equal chance of winning.

What is the maximum number for Lotto?

The maximum number you can select in Lotto Max is 50. Players choose seven numbers from a pool of 1 to 50. The main jackpot starts at $10 million and can grow to a maximum of $80 million, with additional "MaxMillions" $1 million prizes awarded once the jackpot exceeds $50 million.