NOW + Next
view allStay informed, stay safe
At Atlantic Lottery, the safety of our players and community is very important to us. In recent years, fraudulent attempts using the Atlantic Lottery name and brand to target players have been on the rise. We want to keep you informed on how we operate and what you should watch out for to avoid these deceptive attempts.
Lotto Max Dream Big Contest is back to offer players more chances to win
Atlantic Lottery players have been dreaming big with Lotto Max since 2009. This fall, Lotto Max is bringing back the Dream Big Contest, offering players even more chances to win big.
This national contest, running from Sept. 8 to Oct. 20, 2025, gives players extra chances to win cash prizes of up to $1 million with every eligible Lotto Max ticket they purchase.
Community Proud
view allCommunity initiatives brought people together all winter long
As a part of the Atlantic Lottery team, I have the great privilege of learning about the myriad of community initiatives happening across Atlantic Canada each year.
There may be an expectation that community events quiet down as the weather gets colder, but believe it or not,
Giving back this holiday season with United Way
Atlantic Lottery exists to help support local communities and help build a stronger region. While the work we do each and every day is with this purpose in mind, we know that there is always a need for more support in our communities, especially during the holidays.
Responsible & Regulated
view allA win for Atlantic Canadians too: Court bans illegal offshore gambling site in Manitoba
Atlantic Lottery, along with British Columbia Lottery Corporation, Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis, Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation and Loto-Québec joined forces in 2022 to form the Canadian Lottery Coalition to help tackle the growing issue of illegal online gambling.
The coalition always knew it would take time to start seeing meaningful change,
What sets AL apart: A proven commitment to healthy play
Committing to healthy play practices and putting the interests of our players first takes more than just words. It takes a great deal of time, effort and care. I’ve been impressed with the steadfast commitment to healthy play and responsible gambling demonstrated by the entire team at Atlantic Lottery ever since joining the organization in 2022.
ATLANTIC WINS
view all‘I just started shaking’: N.B. woman wins $672K thanks to online progressive jackpot
Mary Hosford of Grand Manan, N.B. is $672,491 richer after winning the Mega Jackpot on Firework Fortune Frenzy, a progressive jackpot Instant Win game offered on alc.ca.
“I had been playing the game, but it was getting late so I decided to hit the button one last time and the Mega Jackpot came up,” Hosford said.
N.S. retailer wins $250K prize on MEGA 360
John Cook and his wife purchased two businesses in their community of Little Dover, N.S. just over two years ago. While one of those businesses is an Atlantic Lottery retailer, Cook never expected to be a lottery winner himself. All that changed when he took home a $250,000 prize after spinning the MEGA 360 wheel at Atlantic Lottery’s head office in Moncton,
