Winning tickets in Ontario and BC share $50-million Lotto Max jackpot

August 25, 2012 - 3:05 AM

TORONTO - There are two winning tickets for the $50-million jackpot in Friday’s Lotto Max draw.

One was purchased in Ontario, the other in British Columbia, and each is worth $25 million.

There are also winning tickets for three of the 13 MaxMillions prizes.

Two were sold in Ontario, and the third million-dollar prize will be shared by two ticketholders -- one in Ontario, and the other in BC.

The jackpot for next Friday's Lotto Max will be $20-million.

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News from © The Canadian Press, 2012

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