TOM THE DANCING BUG: Your Government Is Trying to Get You to Lose Money

Though if someone does happen to win, gambling winnings aren’t taxed in Canada. And the main lotteries advertise the actual jackpot rather than an annuity. The current Lotto Max jackpot is $50 million with 10 additional $1 million drawings. If you’re the sole winner of that $50 million prize, you get a cheque for $50 million and don’t pay any tax on it.