Lotto Max $15 million win sends Edmonton man to visit his mom overseas

Tae Seong Lee of Edmonton won $15 million in the Oct. 7, 2025 Lotto Max draw and said his first priority is visiting his mother in Korea after years apart.

Tae Seong Lee of Edmonton matched all seven numbers in the Oct. 7, 2025 Lotto Max draw and won $15 million. He claimed the prize with the Western Canada Lottery Corporation. Lee said his first priority is to visit his mother in Korea, whom he has not seen for several years. He also mentioned plans to pay off the family mortgage and possibly replace the family car. Known details: - Winner: Tae Seong Lee of Edmonton. - Prize: $15 million from the Oct. 7, 2025 Lotto Max draw. - Winning numbers reported: 5, 6, 16, 26, 29, 37, 44. - Ticket purchased at Petro-Canada, 3003 Calgary Trail, Edmonton. - Lee said he scanned the ticket at a store, re-scanned when surprised, then shared the news with his wife and daughter. - Stated priorities include visiting his mother in Korea, paying off the mortgage, and possibly buying a larger vehicle. Summary: The win has enabled Lee to plan a visit to his mother overseas and to address some household finances. Timing for the trip was not specified and further details about his plans are undetermined at this time.