Ontario couple wins Lotto Max jackpot worth $500k with a forgotten ticket

A forgotten lottery ticket turned out to be a real winner for one couple who initially thought they have won only $500.

Beth and Brian Burton from Ontario won Lotto Max jackpot worth $500,000 in the October 21, 2022, Lotto Max draw.

The winning ticket was sold at Petro Canada on Charleston Sideroad in Alton. The store will receive a bonus of $5,000 for selling the winning scratch-Off ticket. 

“I forgot about the ticket for weeks,” said Beth. 

“I was so calm but Beth was freaking out with excitement,” recalled Brian. “She was jumping up and down with joy. We were happy to share the moment together.”

The couple said they’d be putting their winnings towards helping their children and some home renovations.

Lotto Max is a Canadian lottery game coordinated by the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation, as one of the country's three national lottery games. 

Lotto Max drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday.