nuOct 28, 2026, 18:31

Canadian lottery winner risks missing out on multi-million dollar prize a year after draw

A lottery winner in Canada faces losing a 40 million dollar jackpot if the prize is not claimed by the one-year anniversary of the October 2025 drawing. Despite extensive efforts by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation to locate the winner, the ticket remains unvalidated.

A Canadian lottery winner is at risk of losing a 40 million dollar jackpot after failing to claim the prize exactly one year after the draw took place on October 28, 2025. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation announced that if the ticket holder does not come forward by midnight Canadian time, the funds will be returned to the prize pool for future drawings. Officials have urged anyone who purchased a ticket in Grey County, Ontario, to check their belongings thoroughly, as the winning ticket has yet to be scanned or validated. Although the ticket was purchased in a popular tourist destination, it remains uncertain whether the winner is a local resident or a visitor. While unclaimed prizes are rare in Canada, the lottery organization notes that approximately one percent of winnings go uncollected, usually involving smaller amounts. This incident follows a notable case in 2022 where a massive 70 million dollar prize went unclaimed.

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