A Lotto 6/49 ticket sold in Quebec matched the winning numbers in the September 23, 2026 draw, securing the $5 million Classic Jackpot, Loto‑Québec confirmed. The organization said the ticket fulfilled all number requirements for the national draw, triggering the top prize for the Classic Jackpot tier.
The $5 million prize represents the full amount of the Classic Jackpot for this draw, which had risen to that level prior to the September 23 event. Loto‑Québec noted that the Classic Jackpot is awarded to any ticket that matches all six main numbers, and that the payout will be processed in accordance with its standard procedures.
In addition to the Classic Jackpot, Loto‑Québec announced that the Gold Ball Jackpot for the next Lotto 6/49 draw is slated to increase to $12 million. The Gold Ball prize is awarded to players who match the six main numbers plus the additional Gold Ball number, and the upcoming increase reflects the organization’s schedule for jackpot growth.
The win adds to the series of recent large payouts in the province’s national lottery games. While Loto‑Québec does not disclose the identity of the ticket holder, it confirmed that the ticket was purchased within Quebec and that the winner will receive the full $5 million prize after applicable taxes and deductions.
Loto‑Québec continues to manage the Lotto 6/49 draw on a weekly basis, offering both Classic and Gold Ball prize structures. The organization encourages players to purchase tickets responsibly and reminds the public that future draws will maintain the announced jackpot levels, with the next Gold Ball prize set at $12 million.