A stroke of incredible fortune has descended upon London, Ontario, as a single LOTTO MAX ticket sold in the city has matched all seven numbers to claim the staggering $80 million jackpot from the draw held on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Province-Wide Winning Streak
The monumental win was not the only cause for celebration across the province. Ontario lottery players demonstrated remarkable luck in the same draw, securing a significant portion of the secondary prizes. Multiple MAXMILLIONS prizes of $1 million each were won by tickets sold in Ontario, adding to the windfall for lucky residents.
Furthermore, numerous players struck it rich with ENCORE prizes, which are drawn in conjunction with LOTTO MAX. The exact number of MAXMILLIONS and ENCORE winners, along with their specific locations within the province, are typically confirmed by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) in the days following the draw.
The Search for the Winner Begins
As of the announcement, the holder of the historic $80 million ticket has not yet come forward to claim their life-changing prize. The OLG has confirmed the winning ticket was purchased in London but has not disclosed the exact retail location. The winner or winners have one full year from the draw date to step forward and validate their ticket.
Lottery officials are urging all players who purchased a LOTTO MAX ticket for the December 30 draw in the London area to check their numbers carefully. The winning numbers for the main jackpot should be verified against the official results published by the OLG.
A Festive Windfall to Close 2025
This colossal win provides a dramatic and joyous conclusion to the year for the local lottery scene. An $80 million prize represents one of the largest jackpots available in Canadian lottery history and is certain to transform the winner's life.
Such significant wins also generate substantial revenue for the province of Ontario, as all OLG profits are reinvested back into the community to support hospitals, amateur sport organizations, and local and provincial charities.
As Londoners and Ontarians celebrate New Year's Eve, there is now an added layer of excitement with the knowledge that a new multi-millionaire walks among them, perhaps still unaware of their newfound fortune.
