LOTTO MAX - 8 Maxmillions were won yesterday - The July 17 draw will offer a $55 million jackpot and approximately 30 Maxmillions

MONTREAL, July 11, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - 8 Maxmillions ($1 million each) were won in last night's Lotto Max draw thanks to selections sold in Quebec, in Ontario, in British Columbia and by the Prairie provinces. The Friday, July 17 draw will therefore offer total prizes worth about $85 million, including the $55 million jackpot and approximately 30 $1 million dollar prizes (Maxmillions).

For each Maxmillion, an additional selection of 7 numbers between 1 and 49 is drawn. These selections are not decomposable and prizes may be shared by winners.

SOURCE Loto-Québec - Communications

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