Lotto Max: $1-Million Maxmillions Prize Unclaimed in Alberta — Check Your Tickets
A Lotto Max Maxmillions prize of $1 million remains unclaimed in Alberta after Tuesday night’s draw, officials say, and ticket-holders outside Calgary and Edmonton should check their slips immediately. The Maxmillions winning numbers were 6, 8, 15, 22, 29, 30 and 35, and the holder of the matching ticket has one year from the draw to come forward. Provincial lottery records also show nine other unclaimed wins in Alberta, including two in Calgary and five prizes of $1 million or more.
Winning Numbers and Prize Location
The Maxmillions draw produced the seven winning numbers listed for the $1-million prize, which has not yet been matched to a claimant in Alberta. Lottery officials indicated the unclaimed ticket was sold somewhere in the province outside of the two largest urban centres, Calgary and Edmonton. Because the exact retailer location has not been publicly identified, officials are urging players across Alberta to review their purchased tickets against the drawn numbers.
How to Start the Claim
Players who believe they hold the winning or other unclaimed tickets are asked to begin the claim process by contacting Player Care at 1-800-665-3313. Lottery authorities advise initiating contact promptly to confirm eligibility and next steps, particularly for larger prizes that require additional verification. The phone line will connect callers with staff who can explain where and how claims are accepted and whether an in-person visit to a prize centre will be necessary.
Other Unclaimed Prizes Across Alberta
Provincial lottery records list nine other unclaimed prizes in Alberta at the time of the announcement, with two of those unclaimed wins linked to Calgary purchases. Among those unclaimed prizes, five are reported at or above the $1-million mark. Officials regularly update the list of unclaimed prizes and encourage residents to verify both recent and past tickets, as prizes can remain unclaimed for months before winners come forward.
Time Limit and Important Deadlines
Winners have one year from the date of the draw to claim Lotto Max and Maxmillions prizes, according to the lottery’s rules. That one-year period is counted from the official draw date printed on the ticket, so ticket-holders should check the date and act before the deadline elapses. Prizes not claimed within that statutory timeframe are typically forfeited and handled according to the lottery’s unclaimed prize policies.
What Winners Should Prepare
Lottery staff recommend keeping the original ticket in a secure, dry place and avoiding writing on or altering the ticket. When making a claim, winners are usually asked to present the original, signed ticket and valid government-issued identification, and to complete any required claim forms. For larger prizes, additional documentation and identity verification steps may be necessary, and winners may be advised to seek independent financial or legal advice before accepting payments.
Checking Tickets and Next Steps for Players
Retailers can usually validate smaller winning tickets at the point of purchase, but larger prizes require follow-up with Player Care or a prize-claim centre. Players who are uncertain whether their ticket matches a winning entry should call the provided Player Care number or visit an official lottery office for confirmation. Keeping receipts and noting purchase details such as date, time and retailer can expedite the verification process if a ticket turns out to be a winning one.
Ticket-holders should also be cautious about scams and unsolicited offers related to lottery winnings. Legitimate prize claims will not require winners to pay fees or provide banking passwords to receive funds, and all official instructions will be communicated through recognized lottery channels. If in doubt, contact Player Care directly at 1-800-665-3313 for authoritative guidance.
For anyone who holds tickets from recent Lotto Max draws, now is a prudent time to check the numbers carefully, confirm any potential wins and begin the claim process if necessary. The one-year window for claiming the unclaimed Maxmillions prize and the other Alberta prizes is finite, and timely action will ensure eligible winners receive their awards.
