Toronto Siblings Win $75M Lotto Max Jackpot

Toronto siblings Jonathan R. and Mylene P. have made Ontario lottery history, becoming the first brother-sister duo ever to win a major OLG jackpot after claiming $75 million from the March 3, 2026 LOTTO MAX draw.

The pair, who have been playing the lottery together for nearly two years, told the OLG they always chose numbers tied to family milestones and personal meaning. Jonathan discovered the win early one morning using the OLG app while still half-asleep. "Then I put on my glasses and saw more zeros," he said. "I was so happy." When he woke his sister, Mylene had the same reaction once she counted the digits. "Once I realized it was $75 million, I was so excited. It was unbelievable," she said.

For both siblings, the win is about family first. Jonathan says his priority is caring for his parents, his wife, and his children. "My children will have their education paid for. I want them to have the best of the best," he said. He's already thinking about buying land and building a large home where multiple generations can live and grow together. He also hopes to build a small chapel in his hometown as a way to give back.

Mylene, who spent years cleaning homes for a living, says she's excited to finally build one of her own. "I made my living cleaning beautiful houses, and now I can clean my own new beautiful home," she said. Both siblings say travel is high on their list. Mylene hopes to visit Germany, Austria, and Japan, and the pair want to plan a major family vacation that brings together their spouses, parents, and children. "We want to travel across Canada," she said. "There's so much beauty in discovering this incredible country we're proud to call home."

Their winning ticket was purchased at Drewry's Variety on Drewry Avenue in North York.