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Hamilton Spectator
09-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Rural Milton couple discovers $760,178 lottery win on day of daughter's wedding shower
A husband and wife from a rural area of Milton snapped a picture of themselves outside Ontario's lottery prize centre back in 2009, hoping to return one day as winners. On May 8, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. announced the couple has finally fulfilled that desire. Shawn and Nancy Lyons of Moffat won $760,178 in the March 29 Lottario draw. Their original photo was taken on New Year's Eve outside the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto. 'I printed that picture, and it's been hanging in our bedroom ever since. Now, here we are,' Shawn said in an OLG news release. The pair, who run their own family-owned business, have been playing the lottery together for more than 30 years. The parents of three and grandparents of three discovered the lottery win on the day of their daughter's wedding shower. Shawn was outside with his son and was checking his tickets on the OLG app. At first, he thought they won $760, but when he showed his phone to his son, his son informed him it was actually more than $760,000. 'We were both so excited,' Shawn said 'We laughed and did a little happy dance before heading inside to share the incredible news with Nancy.' Shawn, wearing a big smile, sat down beside his wife and then asked her to follow him outside. She was suspicious, but followed him out where he showed her the winning message. 'Winning comes with a burst of emotions,' the pair said together in the release. 'One minute you're laughing, and the next, you're overwhelmed. It's very exciting, as this win gives us the opportunity to help our children and our grandchildren. We also look forward to paying off our mortgage, completing some renovations, and investing for our retirement.' The winning ticket was purchased at Turtle Gas Station on Guelph Line in Campbellville area of Milton.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Canadian man braves the snow to buy a Lotto 6/49 ticket — ends up winning $50K prize
Robert Dormiedy of Ajax, Ont., nearly skipped his usual lottery stop on Feb. 15, 2025. A heavy snowfall had him second-guessing the trip — but he bundled up anyway and headed to his local Circle K. That spontaneous decision ended up winning him $50,000 in the Lotto 6/49 Super Draw. 'I almost didn't pick up a ticket for this draw. It was a snowy day, and I didn't want to go out to the store, but thankfully I did,' said the winner, while visiting the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto. This isn't Dormiedy's first brush with lottery luck. In 2013, he won $184,625 — also through Lotto 6/49. The longtime player says the feeling of winning never gets old. 'Being a winner feels great,' said Dormiedy. 'I couldn't be more surprised or happy.' The winner, now retired, has been a dedicated lottery player for decades. His go-to games include Lotto 6/49, Lotto Max, Lottario and Ontario 49. He always uses OLG's Quick Pick option to select his numbers — and never forgets to say yes to Encore. The day after buying his ticket, Dormiedy was at home when he decided to check the results. That's when he realized he had won the lottery. 'I went to the kitchen and thought to check my ticket. I scanned it, using the OLG app, and saw the 'Big Winner' message,' said Dormiedy. 'I was so happy, as was my wife, who was there with me.' With his $50,000 prize, he plans to tackle some long-awaited renovations. The Feb. 15 Lotto 6/49 Super Draw awarded 20 separate $50,000 prizes across Ontario. It was part of a special event that also included the Classic and Gold Ball draws. Lotto 6/49 gives players a chance to win two jackpots every Wednesday and Saturday for $3 per play. The Classic Draw offers a fixed $5 million jackpot, while the Gold Ball Draw guarantees at least $1 million — or a growing jackpot that starts at $10 million and can climb past $60 million. If you're looking to take a break from gambling, self-exclusion programs can be effective tools. See here for resources that are available across Canada.
