The Lotto Max winning numbers for the Tuesday, May 6 draw have officially been released, and Canadian lottery players everywhere are checking their tickets after another massive jackpot draw. With $65 million on the line, along with eight Maxmillions prizes worth $1 million each and the chance to win $100,000 through Maxplus prizes, this was one of the more exciting draws of the year so far.
Here is everything you need to know about the results, including the full set of winning numbers, the Maxmillions draws, who won what, and what is coming up next.
Lotto Max Winning Numbers for Tuesday, May 6
The Main Draw Numbers
The official Lotto Max winning numbers for the May 6 draw are 3, 4, 9, 15, 21, 26 and 48. The bonus number for this draw is 16.
If you matched six of the seven main numbers plus the bonus number, or six of the seven main numbers on their own, you are looking at a significant prize based on the pool percentages. Even matching five numbers puts you in line for a meaningful payout.
The Maxmillions Numbers
Eight separate Maxmillions draws were held alongside the main jackpot this week, each offering $1 million to anyone who matched all seven numbers on a single line. The eight sets of Maxmillions winning numbers for May 6 are as follows.
The first set is 3, 4, 23, 32, 38, 42 and 52. The second set is 4, 13, 18, 22, 23, 42 and 43. The third set is 5, 9, 14, 18, 23, 39 and 52. The fourth set is 5, 21, 23, 39, 40, 44 and 49. The fifth set is 6, 8, 10, 19, 25, 40 and 44. The sixth set is 10, 27, 38, 39, 46, 48 and 49. The seventh set is 13, 26, 38, 44, 46, 49 and 52. The eighth and final set is 14, 18, 19, 35, 42, 50 and 52.
Did Anyone Win the $65 Million Jackpot?
Unfortunately for hopeful jackpot chasers across the country, no winning ticket was sold matching all seven main numbers in Tuesday’s draw. The $65 million jackpot goes unclaimed, which means it rolls over and grows even larger heading into the next draw.
None of the eight Maxmillions prizes were won either, meaning all eight $1 million draws also go unclaimed this round.
Maxplus Winners Across Canada
While the big prizes eluded players this time around, Tuesday’s draw did produce some significant winners through the Maxplus prize tier. Nine of the $100,000 Maxplus prizes were claimed by ticket holders across the country.
Breaking it down by region, six of those winning Maxplus tickets were sold in Ontario, making it the biggest winner by volume in this draw. One winning ticket was sold in the Prairies, one in Quebec, and one in the Atlantic provinces. That means nine Canadians are walking away with $100,000 each even without a jackpot winner being crowned.
What Were the Lotto Max Winning Numbers for Friday, May 1?
For those catching up or double-checking older tickets, here is a recap of the previous Friday draw results.
May 1 Main Draw Numbers
The Lotto Max winning numbers for the Friday, May 1 draw were 9, 13, 15, 25, 27, 35 and 52, with a bonus number of 39.
May 1 Maxmillions Numbers
Six Maxmillions draws were held on May 1, with the winning number sets as follows. The first set was 1, 3, 7, 16, 29, 36 and 39. The second was 2, 8, 12, 16, 17, 24 and 49. The third was 3, 4, 7, 35, 36, 39 and 49. The fourth was 4, 10, 14, 24, 27, 47 and 49. The fifth was 8, 11, 14, 20, 29, 40 and 52. The sixth and final set was 12, 15, 19, 20, 24, 45 and 52.
May 1 Results Recap
The $60 million jackpot from the May 1 draw was not won, keeping the streak of rollovers going. However, one of the six Maxmillions prizes was claimed, with the winning ticket having been sold in the Atlantic provinces.
Seven Maxplus prizes were also won in that draw, with two winning tickets sold in Ontario, two in the Prairies, one in British Columbia, one in Quebec, and one in the Atlantic provinces.
What Is the Next Lotto Max Draw and How Big Is the Jackpot?
With the jackpot unclaimed once again following Tuesday’s draw, the prize pool keeps climbing. The next Lotto Max draw takes place on Thursday, May 8, and it will feature a massive $70 million jackpot along with 10 Maxmillions prizes, each worth $1 million.
That brings the total potential winnings across the main jackpot and all Maxmillions to $80 million in the upcoming draw, making it one of the larger combined prize pools seen so far in 2026.
Tickets for the May 8 draw must be purchased before 10:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, which is the cutoff before numbers are drawn.
How Does Lotto Max Work?
For newer players or anyone who wants a refresher, here is a straightforward breakdown of how Lotto Max operates in Canada.
The Basics of Playing
Lotto Max draws take place every Tuesday and Friday across Canada. For every $6 you spend on a play, you receive four sets of numbers. Each set contains seven numbers drawn from a pool of 1 through 52. Every set of numbers you receive is eligible for both the main jackpot draw and the Maxmillions draws when applicable.
How the Prize Tiers Work
Matching more numbers means winning more money. The full breakdown of prize tiers is as follows.
Matching all seven numbers wins you the jackpot. Matching six numbers plus the bonus takes approximately 18.50 percent of the prize pool. Matching six of seven numbers wins approximately 18.85 percent of the prize pool. Five numbers plus the bonus earns approximately 12.25 percent of the prize pool. Matching five of seven wins approximately 27.50 percent of the prize pool. Four numbers plus the bonus earns approximately 22.90 percent of the prize pool. Matching four of seven wins a flat $20 prize. Matching three numbers plus the bonus also wins $20. Matching three of seven earns a free play worth $6.
The Jackpot, Maxmillions, and Maxplus Explained
The Lotto Max jackpot starts at $10 million and can climb as high as $90 million through rollovers. Once the jackpot surpasses $50 million, additional Maxmillions prizes come into play. Each Maxmillion is a separate $1 million prize, and to win one, a player must match all seven numbers on a single line against one of the Maxmillions number sets drawn that night.
The number of Maxmillions available in any given draw increases as the jackpot climbs, which is why high-jackpot weeks generate so much excitement. On top of all of that, every single draw also features Maxplus prizes worth $100,000 each, with the number of those prizes also scaling upward alongside the jackpot size.
For a $70 million jackpot draw like the upcoming May 8 edition, players will have more opportunities than usual to win across multiple prize tiers, making it well worth picking up a ticket before the Thursday night cutoff.
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