Lottery jackpot soars to highest level in months in Canada

The Lotto Max jackpot has reached its highest level in months.

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation says no one won the top Lotto Max prize of $65 million on Tuesday.

Also, just one of eight $1 million maxmillion prizes was won, the OLG says.

Because no one matched seven out of seven numbers for the main prize, the jackpot has now grown to an estimated $70 million for Friday’s draw.

OLG spokesperson Tony Bitonti told INsauga.com that it’s the largest Lotto Max jackpot since May 9.

On that date, it stood at $80 million and a ticketholder in B.C. took home the massive prize.

Friday’s draw will also have an estimated 10 $1 million maxmillion prizes, the OLG says.

Here is a look at the winning numbers for the Tuesday, July 8 Lotto Max draw, according to the OLG:

Main draw: 07 08 18 27 38 48 50 Bonus 05

Maxmillions:

• 01  04  29  36  37  39  48
• 02  05  06  08  15  19  23
• 02  08  30  39  43  48  49
• 02  17  27  43  47  48  49
• 03  06  10  23  45  47  50
• 05  08  14  21  30  39  49
• 10  12  18  19  22  33  38
• 19  24  34  36  38  40  49

Lotto Max is a national game that costs $5 per play and has draws on Tuesdays and Fridays.

The jackpot starts at $10 million and can reach $80 million.