Siblings Split $75 Million Lotto Jackpot After Life-Changing Win
Posted on: June 29, 2026, 10:04h.
Last updated on: June 29, 2026, 10:04h.
- Toronto siblings Jonathan R. and Mylene P. became the first brother-sister duo to win a $75 million OLG LOTTO MAX jackpot
- Jonathan initially thought the winning ticket was worth $75,000 before realizing the jackpot included several more life-changing zeros
- The siblings plan to use their windfall to support family, build homes, travel, all to create a lasting legacy
Two siblings from Toronto are the first brother-sister duo to ever win a $75 million Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation LOTTO MAX jackpot.
Counting the Zeros
The siblings, Jonathan R. and Mylene P. (OLG now only releases winners’ first name and last initial to the media) won the jackpot from the March 3, 2026, draw, according to an OLG news release.
Both siblings said they’ve been playing the lottery for nearly two years and have always chosen numbers that hold special significance to them and their families.
It was Jonathan who first discovered the win, checking the ticket on the OLG app early one morning.
At first, I thought we won $75,000. My eyes were still sleepy,” he said. “When I put on my glasses to take a second look, I noticed there were more zeros and I was so happy!”
Dreams Become Reality
He then told his sister – who said she also thought they had won $75,000, until her brother told her to “count the zeros”.
Jonathan said he, his sister and their family came to Canada for a better life. His main priority now, with the windfall, is to take care of his parents, his wife and children.
“My children will have their education paid for,” he said. “I want them to have the best of the best.”
He’s also now in the market for a property to build a large home where his family can grow together.
So many generations will benefit from this windfall,” he said, adding he wants to build a small chapel in his hometown, as part of the legacy of helping others.
Giving Back
Like her brother, Mylene said family will be the priority, when asked what she’ll do with the money. She also looks forward to travel – Germany, Austria and Japan, and she’ll put together a big family vacation, bringing together parents, children and spouses, to travel across Canada.
“This win is life-changing — not only for us, but also for our children. I’ve always dreamt of building a home of my own, and I’m looking forward to making that a reality,” she said. “I made my living cleaning beautiful houses, and now I can clean my own new beautiful home. My heart is full of so much love and joy.”
LOTTO MAX is coordinated by the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation. The other national lottery games in Canada are Lotto 6/49 and Daily Grand. LOTTO MAX often has the biggest rolling prizes.
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