2024 was a banner year for lottery enthusiasts across western and northern Canada, with players claiming an astounding $319.3 million in prizes and creating 85 new millionaires. Let’s take a closer look at the year’s highlights and the incredible wins that made headlines.
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January: A $70 Million LOTTO MAX Jackpot
The year kicked off with a monumental win in Beaverlodge, Alberta, where a lucky player claimed a $70 million LOTTO MAX prize on January 16. At the time, this was the largest jackpot ever offered on any Canadian lottery game.
September: A New Jackpot Record of $80 Million
In September, LOTTO MAX raised its maximum possible jackpot from $70 million to $80 million. Since the adjustment, two $80 million jackpots have been won across Canada. Each jackpot was shared between two tickets, with one winning ticket purchased in the Prairies. This month, a $40 million share of an $80 million jackpot was claimed by a player from Hamiota, Manitoba.
June: Calgary’s $66 Million Win
In another major milestone, a Calgary resident won $66 million on a LOTTO 6/49 ticket, marking the second-largest lottery prize in the region for 2024.
Millionaire Statistics by Province
The Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) revealed impressive stats on the distribution of 2024’s 85 million-dollar wins:
The Prairies:
- Alberta: 55 wins totaling $237.3 million
- Saskatchewan: 11 wins totaling $17 million
- Manitoba: 11 wins totaling $53 million
Northern Canada:
- Northwest Territories: Four $1 million prizes
- Yukon: Two $1 million prizes
Lottery Wins by City
Major cities also saw significant lottery activity:
- Calgary: 22 wins totaling over $108.3 million
- Edmonton: 12 wins totaling over $23 million
- Winnipeg: Nine wins totaling over $14 million
- Regina: One $2 million prize
- Saskatoon: One $1 million prize
Additional Prizes in 2024
Beyond the million-dollar wins, the WCLC awarded over 1,500 prizes ranging from $10,000 to $1 million, adding an extra $82 million to the year’s prize pool. Additionally, countless smaller prizes, including free tickets and cash amounts of $2, $5, $10, and more, were claimed by players across western and northern Canada.
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Memorable Wins of 2024
Here are some other noteworthy stories from 2024:
- A Lethbridge man plans to invest his winnings into his child’s college fund.
- A Raymond resident celebrated a $110,000 LOTTO 6/49 win.
- A Vauxhall man walked away $100,000 richer.
- A Lethbridge woman marked a $1 million milestone.
- A Cardston woman’s husband initially thought her $1 million win was a joke.
Western and northern Canada had an exceptional year in lottery winnings, from record-breaking jackpots to heartwarming stories of life-changing prizes. As millions of smaller prizes continue to create excitement, 2025 holds promise for even more monumental wins. Could you be the next lucky player?