Two London co-workers split record $80.4M Lotto Max win

Two longtime factory workers in London, Ontario are now tied to the biggest lottery claim ever paid out in Canada after splitting an astonishing $80,403,285.40 Lotto Max prize.

The pair, identified as Greg S. and Krys P., hit the main Dec. 30, 2025 Lotto Max jackpot of $80 million. Because their play also included a Combination Play, the same ticket picked up a second-tier prize worth $403,285.40, pushing the final total past the headline jackpot and into the record books.

This is the kind of win that stands out even in a game known for huge payouts. For players following Lotto Max results and jackpots, it is a reminder that one draw can deliver more than one major prize on the same ticket.

A record claim, not just a big jackpot

Canada has seen plenty of eight-figure wins, but this one landed at a new high. The combined payout of $80.4 million is now the largest lottery prize ever officially claimed in the country.

That matters because the record was not created by a special promotion or a one-off prize structure. It came from a regular Lotto Max draw, with the extra boost tied to how the ticket was played.

Years of routine, one life-changing ticket

The two winners have known each other for decades, first meeting in an ESL class after moving to Canada from Europe in the 1990s. They later built a long-running lottery routine together, buying tickets when jackpots climbed high enough to feel worth a shot.

Both men spent roughly 28 years working demanding factory jobs. One had already retired. The other said his life would change completely after years of 12-hour shifts and careful saving.

That backstory is a big part of why this story is resonating. This was not a splashy syndicate or a casual one-time purchase. It was a steady habit between two friends who spent decades working, raising families, and trying to build stability.

How they found out

Greg checked the ticket by hand before confirming it on the lottery app. What started as a normal ticket check quickly turned into something much bigger when every winning number lined up.

Then came the second surprise: the total was not just $80 million. The added prize from the Combination Play took it even higher.

Krys said the news hit early in the morning, and the reaction was part excitement, part disbelief. The two later checked the ticket together in person, with both families pulled into a moment that instantly changed their plans.

What happens next after an $80.4 million win

Neither winner appears interested in turning overnight wealth into overnight chaos. Both men said they plan to move carefully, with financial advice coming before major spending.

Their first goals sound familiar to many lottery winners, but grounded:

• Buy a new home
• Travel, including long-distance trips and warmer destinations
• Set up family members and future generations

Just as notable, both said they expect to keep living simply. After decades built around work, routine, and responsibility, the immediate shift is less about flashy purchases and more about time, security, and options.

Why this Lotto Max story matters now

Huge lottery stories usually travel because of the number. This one also lands because of the people behind it. Two immigrants who came to Canada looking for stability ended up sharing the largest lottery claim in national history after years of playing together and working long shifts.

For Lotto Max players, it is also a useful reminder that the game can produce layered wins when extra play options are involved, and that record-setting outcomes do not always arrive in the most expected way.

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