Lottery draws and $1 million win reported in Philippines, New Zealand, South Africa and Canada

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office held its 6/45 Mega Lotto draw on 24 July 2026, with a jackpot of ₱17,800,795. The draw, part of a thrice‑weekly schedule, requires players to be at least 18 years old.

In Christchurch, New Zealand, a regular Lotto player discovered a $1 million First Division ticket purchased at New World Ilam for the 8 July 2026 draw. The couple chose to remain anonymous.

South Africa’s National Lottery released the results of its main Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 5 Max draws on 22 July 2026. Prize pools were estimated at R21 million, R3 million and R5 million respectively.

Canada’s Lotto Max draw on 21 July 2026 featured a $20 million jackpot, which went unclaimed. Winning tickets were sold in British Columbia and Ontario; the next draw will offer a $25 million jackpot.