The next Lotto Max draw, scheduled for Tuesday night, is a big one, with the lottery jackpot reaching the game’s limit of an astounding $70 million.
In addition to the top prize, tonight’s draw will include 10 Maxmillions prizes, each worth $1 million.
You’ll win the life-changing jackpot if you match the seven winning numbers. Even if you’ve imagined that moment several times, the shock will probably take a while to sink in.
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Most lottery winners use their winnings to pay off their bills and mortgage, share the money with their family, go on vacation, buy property or a new vehicle, give back to the community or invest their newfound wealth. But before even claiming their cheque, some winners might consult a financial advisor first.
Seventy million dollars is a lot of money, but what can you buy with that kind of cash in today’s economy?
For perspective (and for fun), here’s what $70 million can buy you approximately:
According to PlayNow, the last time someone won the jackpot was on March 8, when two lottery players split the $25 million prize. Skilled trade workers John Wilson of Battersea, Ontario, and Robert McCormick of Mississauga each took home a cheque for $12.5 million. Read their stories here.
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The last time anyone won $70 million on Lotto Max was on February 20, when someone from Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, took home the grand prize.