Lotto Max cost to play is $6 per ticket, giving you four sets of seven numbers for each draw.
Key Facts
- Ticket price: $6 per play (effective 14 April 2026)
- Each ticket includes four lines of numbers (one chosen, three Quick Pick)
- Draws are held Tuesdays and Fridays at ~10:30 PM ET
- Jackpot starts at $10 million CAD, caps at $90 million CAD
- All winnings are tax-free in Canada
What Does the $6 Ticket Include?
Your $6 buys four independent selections of seven numbers, each drawn from a pool of 1 to 52. You pick one line yourself; the terminal generates the other three as Quick Picks. This four-line format replaced the older three-line setup on 14 April 2026, the same day the price rose from $5 to $6.
Four lines per ticket improved the overall odds of winning any prize to about 1 in 5.8 per play, up from 1 in 7 under the previous rules (Source 1).
How Much Do the Numbers Cost?
Picking your own numbers costs nothing extra. The $6 price already covers all four lines and automatic entry into MaxPlus prizes. Provincial add-on games such as Tag in Atlantic Canada or Encore in Ontario carry an extra fee on the same ticket (Source 2).
What Are MaxPlus and MaxMillions?
Every Lotto Max draw now features MaxPlus prizes worth $100,000 each. The number of MaxPlus lines matches the jackpot size in millions: a $20 million jackpot creates 20 $100,000 lines (Source 1).
Once the jackpot reaches $50 million CAD, the excess flows into MaxMillions, each worth $1 million. These draws trigger automatically and cost nothing extra (Source 3).
Ticket Pricing Compared to Previous Rules
| Feature | Before 14 Apr 2026 | After 14 Apr 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket price | $5 | $6 |
| Number pool | 1-50 | 1-52 |
| Lines per ticket | 3 | 4 |
| Odds of any prize | 1 in 7 | 1 in 5.8 |
| Jackpot cap | $80 million | $90 million |
When and Where Can You Buy a Ticket?
Tickets are sold at authorized retailers nationwide and through online platforms partnered with the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation (ILC). Sales close shortly before each draw, typically a few minutes ahead of 10:30 PM ET on Tuesdays and Fridays (Source 2).
Age rules vary by province: 18 years in Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada; 19 years in Atlantic Canada and British Columbia (Source 2).
How Are Prizes Determined?
The jackpot goes to a ticket matching all seven main numbers. Smaller prizes pay out for fewer matches, with these key tiers:
- 7/7 – Jackpot (tax-free)
- 6/7 + Bonus – $100,000 MaxPlus or MaxMillions
- 6/7 – $20,000 (fixed prize)
- 5/7 – $500 (fixed prize)
- 4/7 – $20 (fixed prize)
- 3/7 – Free Play
- 3/7 + Bonus – $20 cash
All prize amounts, including MaxPlus and MaxMillions, are exempt from federal and provincial income tax (Source 1).
How Do the New Odds Affect Your Chances?
Matching seven numbers from a pool of 52 makes the jackpot odds slightly tougher, about 1 in 33.4 million per line (Source 4). Four lines per $6 ticket, though, lift the overall chance of any prize to roughly 1 in 5.8, a measurable gain for players.
Where Can You Check Results?
Official results appear within minutes of the draw on the Lotto Max website and on third-party trackers such as the MaxPlus & MaxMillions page. Past numbers, odds history and prize breakdowns are available on the same sites (Source 1).
How to Claim Winnings
Prizes must be claimed in the province where the ticket was purchased. Small prizes up to $500 can be redeemed at any authorized retailer; larger amounts require a visit to a regional lottery office. Winners have one year from the draw date to claim (Source 2).
Related Topics
For more on jackpot sizes, see our Lotto Max Jackpot Winning Numbers guide. If you’re interested in provincial add-on games, read the ABN Lookup article for a look at how regional lotteries operate.
FAQ
How much does a Lotto Max ticket cost?
The Lotto Max cost to play is $6 per ticket, which includes four lines of numbers.
Do I get extra chances with a $6 ticket?
Yes. Each $6 ticket provides four independent selections, improving overall odds to about 1 in 5.8 for any prize.
What is the age requirement to buy a Lotto Max ticket?
You must be 18 years old in Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada, and 19 years old in Atlantic Canada and British Columbia.
Are Lotto Max winnings taxed?
No. All Lotto Max prizes, including MaxPlus and MaxMillions, are completely tax-free in Canada.
When are the draws held?
Draws occur every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 10:30 PM Eastern Time.
Sources: lottoresultstoday.com – lottomaxnumbers.com – drawmylotto.com – Global NewsUpdated: October 26, 2026.
