No purchase necessary. Contest ends Oct 20, 2025 at 3:00PM ET. Open to all residents of Canada who are of legal age to purchase lottery products in their respective province or territory. Online and in-store purchases valid for entry in Ontario. Visit Rules for full contest rules and details.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the LOTTO MAX Dream Big Contest?
What is the LOTTO MAX Dream Big Contest?
From September 8 to October 20, 2025, all Canadian lottery jurisdictions are sponsoring the LOTTO MAX Dream Big Contest, which offers LOTTO MAX players across the country a chance to win one of 30 weekly $10,000 cash prizes, plus a $1 million grand prize CAD. For Ontario customers, each $5 spent on LOTTO MAX at Ontario retailers or online at OLG.ca will be eligible for five entries into the contest, as explained in more detail below.
How can I view my number of entries?
How can I view my number of entries?
Contest entries from your OLG.ca purchases will be displayed in your Promotion Lobby.
Your Winner's Edge account will display your entries from tickets purchased in-store and entered through Winner's Edge.
Which provinces/territories are participating in the LOTTO MAX Dream Big Contest?
Which provinces/territories are participating in the LOTTO MAX Dream Big Contest?
All Canadian lottery jurisdictions are participating.
What are the odds of winning any prize in the Dream Big Contest?
What are the odds of winning any prize in the Dream Big Contest?
Odds of winning any prize will be dependent on the total number of entries received from all participating jurisdictions for each draw.
Where can players find winners information?
Where can players find winners information?
Weekly and grand prize winners will be posted on this website on the Winners page as each winning entry is confirmed.
Can I win more than one prize?
Can I win more than one prize?
Yes, each entry is eligible for both the grand prize draw and the 30 weekly prizes for the week’s draw pertaining to that entry.
Is there a skill-testing question I need to complete correctly before receiving my prize?
Is there a skill-testing question I need to complete correctly before receiving my prize?
Yes, winners must correctly answer a mathematical skill-testing question and complete a waiver before having their prize awarded.
How will the draws be conducted?
How will the draws be conducted?
Please click the link to the contest Rules and Regulations for draw process details.
What are the weekly draw eligibility periods?
What are the weekly draw eligibility periods?
| DRAW | WEEKLY DRAW PERIOD ENTRY START DATE | WEEKLY DRAW PERIOD ENTRY DEADLINE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monday, September 8, 2025, at 3:00 AM EDT | Monday, September 15, 2025, at 2:59:59 AM EDT |
| 2 | Monday, September 15, 2025, at 3:00 AM EDT | Monday, September 22, 2025, at 2:59:59 AM EDT |
| 3 | Monday, September 22, 2025, at 3:00 AM EDT | Monday, September 29, 2025, at 2:59:59 AM EDT |
| 4 | Monday, September 29, 2025, at 3:00 AM EDT | Monday, October 6, 2025, at 2:59:59 AM EDT |
| 5 | Monday, October 6, 2025, at 3:00 AM EDT | Monday, October 13, 2025, at 2:59:59 AM EDT |
| 6 | Monday, October 13, 2025, at 3:00 AM EDT | Monday, October 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM EDT |
When will winners be contacted?
When will winners be contacted?
Potential winners will be notified as soon as reasonably possible following the date of the draw. Attempts will be made to contact potential winners at the telephone number/email address listed in their Winner’s Edge or OLG.ca Accounts. Potential winners will have five (5) business days after initial contact to provide proof of eligibility and to claim their prize. After five (5) business days, a new winner will be selected if the first potential winner does not respond.
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