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‘We're millionaires:' $1 Encore draw turns into $1M for eastern Ontario resident
‘We're millionaires:' $1 Encore draw turns into $1M for eastern Ontario resident

CTV News

timea day ago

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  • CTV News

‘We're millionaires:' $1 Encore draw turns into $1M for eastern Ontario resident

Saying yes to a $1 Encore pick paid off for eastern Ontario resident John Dowling. The retiree and father of two from Selby, just north of Napanee, matched all seven Encore numbers in the exact order to win the top prize of $1 million in the May 17 Lotto 6/49 draw. 'When I found out I'd won $1 million, I was shocked!' Dowling said while picking up his winnings at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) Prize Centre in Toronto. Dowling told the OLG he's been playing the lottery for decades, typically playing twice a week. His go-to games are Lotto 6/49 and Lotto Max. The winning ticket was purchased at Petro-Canada on County Road 41 in Napanee. The winning numbers were 7656157. 'The day after the draw, I went to the store to have my ticket validated,' Dowling recalled. 'The cashier scanned my ticket and the lottery terminal froze. I think she was even more excited than I was.' An OLG representative called the store to start the prize claim process. As he was driving home from the store, he saw his wife out for a walk with their dog. 'I lowered my car window and suddenly got overwhelmed — happy tears started streaming down my face. My wife thought something was wrong and came over to me, asking, 'What happened?' I got out of the car, gave her a big hug, and told her, 'We're millionaires,'' he said. He then revealed the news to his two sons. 'When I got home, I asked my son who was there at the time, 'What kind of car do you want?' Then I called my other son and asked him the same question,' Dowling said. Dowling says he plans to share his winnings with his children, buy a new car and invest. Encore offers 22 ways to win and can be played with most lottery games for an extra $1. There are two Encore draws every day. Inverary, Ont. resident wins $100,000 Lottery winner Andy Singh won $100,000 after a lucky Encore draw. (OLG/Provided) A resident of Inverary, Ont., just north of Kingston, took home $100,000 for also saying yes to an Encore draw. Long-time lottery player Andy Singh matched the last six of seven numbers in the exact order in the April 8 Lotto Max draw. 'I went to the gas station to pump gas and purchased a ticket while I was there. That's become a routine for me — buying a ticket when I go for gas,' he told the OLG while visiting the Prize Centre in Toronto to claim his win. About a month after buying his Lotto Max ticket, Singh took a pile of tickets he'd kept in his car to the store to check them. 'I went to the ticket checker and scanned them one by one,' he said. 'When I scanned this one and saw the prize amount on the screen, I was in disbelief. I was so shocked and excited.' Singh says he will pay off bills, invest and take a 'well-deserved' vacation. He also plans to buy a special gift for his wife. 'Being a winner feels unbelievable,' he said. 'You feel like jumping from all the excitement.'

OLG winners map: Etobicoke's $65-million lottery winner not June's only new millionaire in Ontario
OLG winners map: Etobicoke's $65-million lottery winner not June's only new millionaire in Ontario

Hamilton Spectator

time2 days ago

  • Hamilton Spectator

OLG winners map: Etobicoke's $65-million lottery winner not June's only new millionaire in Ontario

Mohit Sharma, a lover of luxury trains, no longer has to worry about costs when he's booking his world travels. That's because the Etobicoke man won a massive lottery prize, which he said will allow him to go on a global adventure. He won a Lotto Max lottery prize of $65 million from the Oct. 15 draw. He picked up his winnings from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. in May, which the OLG announced publicly in June. While he was by far Ontario's biggest lottery winner last month, he was not the only person to become a millionaire through the OLG in June, not to mention the many other winners of five- and six-figure prizes. Using OLG data, we've mapped where in the province June's big prize winners (minimum of $50,000) on games such as Lotto Max, Lotto 6-49 and others are from, and in which cities tickets were purchased. This map shows lottery prizes claimed or announced in June, not when the draws took place. Players have up to a year on many OLG games to claim their prize. To make it easier to use the map, it helps to zoom in on the location of interest. More information on Ontario's lottery games is available on the OLG's website . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation - EVENING LOTTERY WINNING NUMBERS - July 20, 2025 Français
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation - EVENING LOTTERY WINNING NUMBERS - July 20, 2025 Français

Cision Canada

time2 days ago

  • General
  • Cision Canada

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation - EVENING LOTTERY WINNING NUMBERS - July 20, 2025 Français

TORONTO, July 20, 2025 /CNW/ - Sunday 20/07/2025 POKER LOTTO Winning Hand: Q-H, 2-S, 3-C, A-H, 3-S. MEGA DICE LOTTO 7, 9, 15, 19, 25 & 26 Bonus 6. PICK-2: 3 0 PICK-3: 2 7 5 PICK-4: 8 5 4 2 ENCORE: 9944998 DAILY KENO 6, 7, 16, 27, 31, 32, 34, 38, 41, 43 47, 50, 52, 56, 57, 60, 63, 68, 69, 70 POWERBUCKS™ WATCH 'N WIN: 2, 6, 16, 17, 33, 34 MidDay lottery winning numbers PICK-2: 8 7 PICK-3: 2 7 8 PICK-4: 7 7 5 6 ENCORE: 9687049 DAILY KENO 1, 3, 5, 10, 21, 24, 26, 30, 31, 33 36, 46, 47, 50, 52, 55, 61, 62, 63, 64. POWERBUCKS™ is a trademark of IGT or its affiliates. SOURCE OLG Winners OLG, 1-888-946-6716

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation - LOTTO 6/49 WINNING NUMBERS - July 19, 2025
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation - LOTTO 6/49 WINNING NUMBERS - July 19, 2025

Cision Canada

time3 days ago

  • General
  • Cision Canada

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation - LOTTO 6/49 WINNING NUMBERS - July 19, 2025

TORONTO, July 19, 2025 /CNW/ - Saturday 19/07/2025 Lotto 6/49 estimated jackpot $5 millions Lotto 649 MAIN Draw 02, 07, 22, 33, 35 & 44 Bonus No 03 LOTTO 6/49 Guaranteed Prize 57463239-01 15371616-02 15405294-02 15506869-01 15510518-01 15603585-09 15656551-02 23978509-02 25462761-01 26323285-04 26435233-02 56951610-01 57096834-01 57223242-01 57240872-01 57251417-01 57282285-01 57318805-01 57534519-01 57784148-01 72138081-01 73737131-01 77984019-01 78885325-01 82553189-01 83062709-04 SOURCE OLG Winners

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