“What we know about the $40M lottery ticket validated hours before expiry in Ontario”

Key points

• OLG confirmed the $40 million Lotto Max ticket was set to expire at midnight.
• Ticket purchased in Grey County, Ontario, remained unclaimed for about a year.
• Ticket finally validated at a lottery terminal; winner's identity not yet confirmed.
• If unclaimed, the prize would have returned to players via future promotions.
• OLG explained the verification process includes proof of purchase and security checks.