Ontario Man Wins $75 Million Lotto Max Jackpot, Becomes Canada’s Second Biggest Lottery Winner

Post by : Naveen Mittal

On August 18, 2025, David Hatt, a father of two from Kingston, Ontario, made a spontaneous decision to buy a quick-pick Lotto Max ticket, setting in motion an incredible turn of events. The following morning, while waiting in a drive-thru for his regular coffee, he checked the ticket using the Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) app. Initially believing he had won $75,000, he soon realized his prize was actually $75 million, with a string of zeros signaling a life-changing jackpot. Overcome with excitement, he hurried home to share the news with his wife, telling her to sit down before revealing the historic win.

This prize is the largest Lotto Max jackpot ever won in Ontario and the second largest in Canadian history, just behind an $80 million win in British Columbia in 2024. The ticket was purchased at Pioneer/Snack Express on Bath Road in Kingston.

Since winning, Hatt has been consulting financial and legal experts to responsibly manage his fortune and ensure it has a lasting impact. He and his wife plan to support their extended family and give back generously to their community, focusing on multiple causes that will help vulnerable people over the long term. Among personal plans, they aim to purchase their dream home—once out of financial reach—and travel throughout Europe, exploring small towns and countrysides rather than just major cities. Hatt also plans to indulge in a modest pleasure by purchasing a new set of golf clubs.

The story of David Hatt underscores the unpredictability and excitement of the Canadian lottery system and serves as an inspiring example of how a simple, spur-of-the-moment decision can lead to unimaginable fortune. His balanced approach of personal enjoyment combined with philanthropy sets an admirable example of wealth stewardship. This $75 million win marks a historic milestone in Ontario’s lottery history, reflecting the transformational power of chance for everyday Canadians