40M Lotto Max ticket validated hours before midnight expiry deadline A 40 million dollar Lotto Max ticket sold in Grey County Ontario has been validated just hours before it was set to expire, according to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. A 40 million dollar Lotto Max ticket sold in Grey County Ontario has been validated just hours before it was set to expire, according to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. The winning ticket was purchased for the October 28 2025 draw. It had been due to expire at midnight on Wednesday when it was validated at an authorized lottery retailer. OLG says it has since contacted the person who validated the ticket. The lottery corporation will now meet with that person to determine whether they are the rightful owner.OLG Confirms Ticket ValidationThe validation was confirmed by OLG in an email statement. Officials said the ticket was presented at a lottery retailer and validated before the midnight deadline. If rightful ownership is determined OLG says it will hold a winner celebration. The corporation would then share the winner story with the media and the public as part of its winner disclosure process.Until then OLG said it will take the time needed to determine the rightful ownership of the 40 million dollar Lotto Max ticket. In a statement officials said quote If the rightful ownership is determined then OLG will hold a winner celebration and share their story with the media and the public as part of our winner disclosure process. Until then OLG will take the time needed to determine the rightful ownership of the 40 million dollar LOTTO MAX ticket.Officials described the validation as occurring hours before the deadline. The winning numbers for the October 28 2025 Lotto Max draw were 06 14 17 19 26 43 45. The bonus number was 27. Anyone who believes they purchased the winning ticket can visit the unclaimed tickets page on OLG.ca to fill in their information and start a claim.Winning Lotto Max NumbersClaimants can also contact OLG at 1 800 387 0098. OLG said it contacted the person who validated the ticket after it was presented at a lottery retailer. The corporation is now reviewing the circumstances to establish who is legally entitled to the prize. The ticket had been set to expire at midnight on Wednesday before the validation took place.OLG has not yet publicly identified the person who came forward. The lottery corporation has not released additional details about the validation or the claim process. The winning numbers remain available through OLG. Players who think they hold the winning ticket are urged to contact OLG or visit the unclaimed tickets page online.Lotto Max Winner Disclosure Remains Pending. The corporation says winner disclosures happen only after ownership is confirmed. That process includes a public celebration and sharing the winner story with media and the public. For now the 40 million dollar prize remains subject to OLG review.Prize Ownership Under ReviewThe lottery company says they have since contacted the person who validated the ticket and will now meet with them to determine whether they are its rightful owners.