These siblings won Ontario’s largest lottery prize awarded to a brother and sister

A Toronto brother and sister who have been playing the lottery together for a couple of years have won $75 million.

Jonathan R. and Mylene P. (their full last names weren’t provided) won the Tuesday, March 3 Lotto Max jackpot.

They are the first brother-sister duo to win a major lottery prize in the province, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. said.

“I’m so grateful for everything this means,” Jonathan said in an OLG news release. “We came to Canada for a better life for ourselves and our families. My main priority is taking care of my parents, my wife, and my children. My children will have their education paid for. I want them to have the best of the best.”

Who discovered the lottery win?

Jonathan and Mylene choose their own numbers, using numbers that are significant to their families.

Jonathan discovered they won when he scanned the ticket with the OLG app 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.”

He then woke up his sister.

“He showed me his phone screen, and I also thought we won $75,000 until he told me to count the zeros. Once I realized it was $75 million, I was so excited. It was unbelievable. I’ve always dreamt of something like this but never imagined it would come true. But finally it has,” Mylene said.

Jonathan then shared the news with his wife, who wouldn’t believe him.

“I guess because I played jokes on her before, she thought it was not real,” he said. “With Mylene’s help, we finally convinced her it was true, and she was overwhelmed and emotional.”

Jonathan plans to build a home and chapel

Jonathan said he’s looking for property to build a large home on. He wants his family to grow together.

“So many generations will benefit from this windfall,” he said.

Additionally, he wants to build a small chapel in his hometown, as he wants a legacy of helping others.

Mylene wants a beautiful home

“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. This win is a dream come true,” she said.

She called the prize life-changing and said her family is her main priority.

Siblings plan to travel

Mylene and Jonathan both plan to travel.

Mylene said she’s looking forwarded to travelling to Germany, Austria, and Japan.

She also wants to go on a big family vacation, including their spouses, parents, and children.

Mylene and Jonathan also want to see more of Canada.

“There’s so much beauty in discovering this incredible country we’re proud to call home,” she said.

The winning ticket was purchased at Drewry’s Variety on Drewry Avenue in North York.

More information on Ontario’s lotteries is available on the OLG’s website.

What changes did OLG make to lottery winner information?

The OLG changed the way it shares lottery winner information with media outlets in April 2026, which may result in winners’ names not appearing in the news anymore.

Full names of winners over $1,000 published on OLG website

While the OLG no longer shares winners’ last names in media press releases, the lottery operator continues to publish information on all lottery wins of $1,000 or more for 30 days, including the name, city, and the prize won.

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Winning the lottery isn’t as simple as signing your name on your ticket and claiming your prize. Lottery officials ask winners a series of questions before handing over the big cheque to ensure the prize goes to its rightful owners.

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