The question that comes to every lottery player’s mind is “What time is Lotto Max draw?” The nationwide game is drawn twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, and has been running since 2009. The drawing is held in Victoria, BC, and is televised across Canada.
| Province / Region | Timezone | Draw Time | Ticket Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic Canada | ET (Eastern) | 10:30 PM ET | ~10:30 PM ET |
| Manitoba, Saskatchewan | CT (Central) | 9:30 PM CT | 9:30 PM CT |
| Alberta | MT (Mountain) | 8:30 PM MT | 8:30 PM MT |
| British Columbia | PT (Pacific) | 7:30 PM PT | 7:30 PM PT |
Since April 14, 2026, a $6 Lotto Max play is four lines of seven numbers from 1 to 52. The jackpot starts at $10 million and can grow to $90 million, MAXMILLIONS draws are added once it reaches $50 million, and every draw carries $100,000 MAXPLUS prizes. Draw night is the same across the country; only the clock on your wall changes.
Lotto Max is one of Canada’s biggest national draw games. Tickets have to be bought before the cutoff for your province, so use the table above and don’t leave it to the last minute.
The jackpot rolls over every draw until someone matches all seven numbers, so the top prize on a given night depends on how long it has been running. Buy before the cutoff for your province (10:30 p.m. ET in Ontario and Quebec, 7:30 p.m. PT in BC), and it is worth thinking about the best moment to buy in rather than leaving it to the last minute.
Picking numbers before the draw? The Lotto Max smart pick generator fills all four lines in one tap. Draw-time and cutoff questions are answered at the bottom of this page.
How to Watch the Lotto Max Draw
Unlike older lottery formats, Lotto Max does not have a live televised draw. The winning numbers are generated by a Random Number Generator (RNG) in Toronto, which means there is no ball machine to watch. Results are published as soon as they are processed – typically right around 10:30 PM ET on Tuesday and Friday nights.
Here’s where to check results the moment they drop:
- XO Lotto results page – Check the latest Lotto Max results from anywhere in Canada after every draw
- YouTube – Each lottery corporation publishes a draw animation shortly after results are confirmed, showing a visual representation of the RNG draw
Once results are posted, you can also see where recent jackpots have been won — winners have clustered in Ontario and BC cities.
What time is the Lotto Max draw?
Lotto Max draws take place every Tuesday and Friday at 10:30 PM Eastern Time. That’s 9:30 PM CT, 8:30 PM MT, and 7:30 PM PT. Results are posted online within minutes of the draw completing.
What is the ticket cutoff time for Lotto Max?
The cutoff varies slightly by region but is generally right at draw time – 10:30 PM ET in Ontario and Quebec, 9:30 PM CT in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, 8:30 PM MT in Alberta, and 7:30 PM PT in BC. Buy your ticket well before the cutoff to avoid missing the draw.
Can you watch the Lotto Max draw live?
Not as a live broadcast. Lotto Max uses a computer Random Number Generator (RNG) in Toronto to produce results, so there is no live draw to tune into. Each lottery corporation publishes a draw animation on YouTube shortly after results are confirmed. Check Lotto Max results right after 10:30 PM ET on draw nights.
What days is Lotto Max drawn?
Lotto Max draws happen twice a week – every Tuesday and every Friday. Both draws are at 10:30 PM ET. The jackpot starts at $10 million and rolls over each draw until someone wins.
Has the Lotto Max draw time changed in 2026?
The draw time remains 10:30 PM ET on Tuesdays and Fridays. What has changed is the game itself – starting April 14, 2026, tickets cost $6 (up from $5), numbers are now drawn from 1 to 52 (previously 1 to 50), and the jackpot cap increased to $90 million. New $100,000 MaxPlus prizes were also added to every draw.