TORONTO, ON – Raymond Gubbins of St. George is in disbelief after discovering he won the $15 million LOTTO MAX jackpot in the January 20, 2026 draw.

Raymond, 62, is a longtime lottery player with OLG. “I’ve been playing LOTTO MAX for as long as I can remember,” he shared while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to collect his winnings. “I like to pick up my tickets on Tuesdays and Fridays, using Quick Pick for my numbers.”

The morning after the draw, Raymond followed his usual routine, unaware that he was moments away from the shock of a lifetime. “I like to wake up early and have a coffee while checking my tickets,” he said, smiling.

When Raymond noticed all of his numbers matched the winning numbers, he couldn’t believe his eyes. “I thought I was dreaming. I didn’t want to wake up my wife, so I went to the supermarket to double-check my ticket. Someone in line told me someone local won big and jokingly asked if it was me. It didn’t even feel real yet!"

After validating his winning ticket, Raymond sent a photo of the screen to his wife. “This win feels surreal. It’s probably going to be another couple of months before it really sinks in,” he said with a chuckle.

Raymond, who works in the grocery industry, laughed as he recalled an old running joke — when his coworkers would say, ‘See you tomorrow,’ he’d often reply, ‘Not if I win the lottery!’ Now, that joke has become reality, and he looks forward to enjoying a relaxing retirement.

LOTTO MAX players in Ontario have won over $9.7 billion since 2009, including 120 jackpot wins and 998 MAXMILLIONS prizes, right across the province. LOTTO MAX is $5 per play and draws take place on Tuesdays and Fridays. Click here for more information about LOTTO MAX.

The winning ticket was purchased at Esso on Beverly Street West in St. George.

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