Saturday March 28, 2026 | NATIONAL
by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends
It was a slow night for Lotto Max hopefuls.
The nation-wide March 27 draw produced no major winners though 70 people each won $1,000 with the Extra.
The jackpot now surges to $65 million for the next draw on Tuesday March 31.
March 27 winning numbers:
The winning numbers were 05, 34, 37, 38, 48, 49, and 50; bonus 09.
Extra winning numbers: 18, 61, 81, 87.
Max Millions:
There were no Max Million winners in the March 27 draw.
Next jackpot:
The next jackpot is estimated at $65 million for the March 31, 2026 draw. Plus an estimated eight Max Millions.
Affordability:
The odds of winning the jackpot in any lottery draw are slim. But people put hope in lotteries due to affordability challenges in today’s lopsided economy.
The cost of living continues to pose serious challenges for many individuals and households.
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