Confirmed: Major Lotto Max Changes Coming April 2026

The Biggest Change in History

Mark your calendars. Starting April, 2026, "Lotto Max" is evolving. The Interprovincial Lottery Corporation has confirmed a suite of major changes designed to create bigger jackpots and more winners, but it comes at a cost.

What's Changing?

1. New Matrix: 7/52

Currently, players select numbers from 1 to 50. The new rules will expand this pool to 1 to 52.

• Impact: This slightly increases the difficulty of hitting the jackpot, which allows the top prize to roll over more often and reach higher amounts.

2. Jackpot Cap: $90 Million

The current cap of $80 Million is being shattered. The new Lotto Max jackpot will be able to grow to a staggering $90 Million, setting a new record for the largest tax-free lottery prize in Canadian history.

3. Price Increase: $6 per Play

For the first time since its launch, the price of a Lotto Max play is increasing.

• Old Price: $5 for 3 lines.
• New Price: $6 for 3 lines.

4. More "Maxmillions"?

With the higher cap, we expect to see extended runs of Maxmillions (separate $1 Million prizes) when the jackpot is at its peak. The game is being re-engineered to create more "millionaires" even if the main pot isn't won.

Why the Change?

Lotteries evolve to keep player interest high. As $50M and $60M jackpots became common, players started waiting for bigger pots to play. Pushing the cap to $90 Million creates the "headline-grabbing" excitement that drives sales, which in turn benefits the provincial programs funded by lottery revenue.

What Should You Do?

Until April 2026, the current rules apply. Use this time to refine your strategies on the 1-50 matrix. Our LottoLab Predictor will automatically update to support the 1-52 matrix the moment the changes go live.