Lotto Max Dream Big Contest is back!

In addition to offering the largest jackpots in Canada, Lotto Max is giving players the chance to win even more prizes with the Lotto Max Dream Big Contest.

From September 8 to October 20, 2025, the Lotto Max Dream Big Contest will give players extra chances to win cash prizes in addition to other Lotto Max prizes with each Lotto Max ticket they purchase.

For every $5 ticket, players will earn five entries for the chance to win one of 30 weekly prizes of $10,000 or the grand prize of $1 million.

The Lotto Max Dream Big Contest offers players the chance to win 30 weekly prizes of $10,000 or the grand prize of $1 million, in addition to other Lotto Max prizes.

From September 8 to October 20, 2025, PlayNow players can earn entries from their eligible Lotto Max purchases. The method of entry depends on how the Lotto Max ticket was purchased; see below for details. Players will receive one entry for every $1 spent on Lotto Max, so every $5 ticket will deliver five entries.

Earn entries from eligible Lotto Max purchases on PlayNow by signing in or registering for a PlayNow account and opting in by entering a promo code: DREAMBIG.

After opt-in, all eligible Lotto Max purchases on PlayNow will automatically be entered into the Dream Big Contest.

Entries will be allocated to the weekly draw based on the date they were purchased. All entries will be eligible for the grand prize draw.

By purchasing Lotto Max on PlayNow, players consent to entering the contest.

Participants will be able to track the status of earning entries from their PlayNow purchases on their My Promotions page when they are signed into their account. Please allow up to 7 days after purchase for entries to appear.

For Other Lotto Max Purchases:

Please note: Only tickets purchased on PlayNow will be entered via PlayNow.

Lotto Max tickets purchased through other methods, including paper (printed) tickets purchased at Lotto Spot retailers, and tickets purchased through Lotto Spot app, Subscription Spot or WCLC mail-in subscriptions, each have their own method of entry. Please refer to the WCLC Dream Big site for full details on how to enter tickets purchased using other methods: lottomaxdreambig.ca

PlayNow tickets remain in your account and are automatically tracked.

Paper tickets purchased at Lotto Spot retailers must be retained. Players must present these tickets to claim a prize.

All Lotto Max tickets purchased during the contest period of 2:00 PM CT September 8 – 2:00 PM CT October 20, 2025, are eligible.

On PlayNow, players must opt in by entering the promo code. Only purchases made after opt-in are eligible.

No, if you have won a free play ticket on a Lotto Max game that ticket cannot be used for entry during the Dream Big Contest. Only Lotto Max tickets purchased during the contest period are eligible for entry.

Yes. Tickets purchased through a PlayNow subscription during the contest period will be automatically entered once the promo code is entered.

Tickets purchased through a WCLC-run subscription will also be automatically entered.

All Canadian lottery jurisdictions are participating.

Yes, any PlayNow entries are pooled together with physical ticket entries before each prize draw. PlayNow ticket purchases will appear only on PlayNow, not on the lottomaxdreambig.ca website.

If you still have questions about your total number of contest entries, please visit our support site.

Odds depend on the total number of entries received from all participating jurisdictions for each draw.

No additional cost. Every Lotto Max ticket purchased during the contest period is eligible.

A no-purchase option is also available. See the full rules and regulations for details.

Players can view their entries on the PlayNow website. Allow up to 7 days for updates.

For confirmation, contact PlayNow Customer Support at 1-877-706-6789.

Paper or Lotto Spot app tickets: Yes, you can choose the week to enter.

PlayNow and subscriptions: No, entries are automatically entered for the week of purchase.

The Dream Big Contest was created based on player feedback to offer more chances to win and add excitement to Lotto Max purchases.

Your information is protected. It may be shared with Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, BCLC, and WCLC to facilitate your entry and prize coordination. See the PlayNow Privacy Policy for details.

Retailers cannot enter tickets purchased at retail.

They may participate using other methods (PlayNow, Lotto Spot app, or WCLC subscriptions).

No. Employees of Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries and other lottery organizations may not participate.

No. Players who have self-excluded from PlayNow or through a Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries casino program are not eligible.

Weekly and grand prize winners will be posted as confirmed on the Dream Big Contest website: lottomaxdreambig.ca

Winners of the weekly draws will be contacted within 5 business days of each draw.

The first weekly draw will be held September 19, 2025, and the last weekly draw and the $1,000,000 grand prize draw will be held October 24, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.

WCLC will attempt to notify each Manitoba contest winner, including PlayNow Manitoba winners, by telephone or email. See the Official Contest Rules and Regulations for full details.

Yes. Please ensure your PlayNow account information, including your email and phone number, is up to date so you can be contacted if you win a prize.

It will take approximately 5 business days to contact and validate a winner, and then up to 5 additional business days to issue their cheque. We appreciate your patience!

If you have questions about your entries on PlayNow, contact PlayNow Customer Support at 1-877-706-6789 or use the live chat tool on the website.

For questions about tickets purchased at a Lotto Spot retailer or on the Lotto Spot app, you may contact WCLC Player Care at 1-800-665-3313.