Ireland's National Lottery is planning its first Lotto update in eight years, including improved top-prize odds, a larger Lotto Plus 2 top prize and an extra weekly draw. Here is how the announced Ireland Lotto changes compare with Mega Millions in the United States and Lotto 6/49 in Canada, including the tax and claim rules supplied for each market.
Canada's redesigned LOTTO MAX game changes the cost and structure of a play, expands the number range and adds MAXPLUS prizes. This guide explains the verified 2026 rules, published odds, prize features, Canadian tax treatment and the main requirements for claiming a winning ticket.