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Toronto Sun
7 days ago
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- Toronto Sun
Orillia widower to take late wife on ‘dream' trip after winning $5M jackpot
Paul Cousineau, an administrative professional in the hospitality industry from Orillia, won $5 million in the March 19, 2025 Lotto 6/49 draw. Photo by OLG An Orillia man has a grand adventure planned after winning $5 million in the Lotto 6/49 draw from March 19. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Paul Cousineau, a 51-year-old administrative professional in the hospitality industry, lost his wife last year. 'Her dream was to take an Alaskan cruise, and I want to honour that by going on one for my 52nd birthday this fall,' he told officials while claiming his winnings at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto. 'I'll have her urn with me, so in a way, she'll be with me on this trip.' Cousineau called the win 'absolutely surreal.' 'It was a regular day when I decided to pick up a ticket at my usual store,' he recounted. 'I've been buying my tickets there for years,' he said, adding that he usually uses the quick pick feature when he plays his favourite games, Lotto 6/49 and Lotto Max. The father of two and grandfather of one admitted he doesn't check his tickets immediately after draws, and in this case, he waited about a month. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'By then, I had over 20 tickets to check,' Cousineau said. But it wasn't the sheer volume of tickets being checked that caused the lottery terminal to freeze. But the big win didn't lead him to scream and shout in excitement. RECOMMENDED VIDEO 'I remained calm and carried on with my day, only telling my cousin about my win,' he said, noting, 'I even made them take an oath of silence.' Even when his grandson questioned him, Cousineau downplayed the incredible news. 'Unexpectedly, my grandson checked my ticket and asked, 'Did you win the jackpot?' I told him, 'No, but I won $5,000!'' He explained he wanted to keep his win a secret until he 'had the cheque in hand,' then announced the win at a family barbecue. Cousineau, who purchased the ticket at a Circle K on Atherley Road in Orillia, added: 'I'm overjoyed and shaking. All the anticipation I've felt has led to this moment, and it's a dream come true.' Read More Other Sports Other Sports Canada Canada Toronto & GTA
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Orillia widower to take late wife on ‘dream' trip after winning $5M jackpot
An Orillia man has a grand adventure planned after winning $5 million in the Lotto 6/49 draw from March 19. Paul Cousineau, a 51-year-old administrative professional in the hospitality industry, lost his wife last year. 'Her dream was to take an Alaskan cruise, and I want to honour that by going on one for my 52nd birthday this fall,' he told officials while claiming his winnings at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto. 'I'll have her urn with me, so in a way, she'll be with me on this trip.' Cousineau called the win 'absolutely surreal.' 'It was a regular day when I decided to pick up a ticket at my usual store,' he recounted. 'I've been buying my tickets there for years,' he said, adding that he usually uses the quick pick feature when he plays his favourite games, Lotto 6/49 and Lotto Max. The father of two and grandfather of one admitted he doesn't check his tickets immediately after draws, and in this case, he waited about a month. 'By then, I had over 20 tickets to check,' Cousineau said. But it wasn't the sheer volume of tickets being checked that caused the lottery terminal to freeze. But the big win didn't lead him to scream and shout in excitement. 'I remained calm and carried on with my day, only telling my cousin about my win,' he said, noting, 'I even made them take an oath of silence.' Even when his grandson questioned him, Cousineau downplayed the incredible news. 'Unexpectedly, my grandson checked my ticket and asked, 'Did you win the jackpot?' I told him, 'No, but I won $5,000!'' He explained he wanted to keep his win a secret until he 'had the cheque in hand,' then announced the win at a family barbecue. Cousineau, who purchased the ticket at a Circle K on Atherley Road in Orillia, added: 'I'm overjoyed and shaking. All the anticipation I've felt has led to this moment, and it's a dream come true.' $5M lottery mystery ends as winner steps forward before expiry date Brampton man's lottery dream comes true as he wins more than $250,000 Mississauga woman receives Lotto Max ticket as tip and wins $500,000
Global News
03-06-2025
- Business
- Global News
‘I'm overjoyed': 20 unchecked Lotto Max tickets leads to $5M win for Ontario man
An Ontario lottery winner says he worked hard to keep his huge win under wraps while planning a big reveal at a recent family gathering. Paul Cousineau, 51, of Orillia, found out he won the $5 million Lotto 6/49 jackpot nearly a month after the March 19 draw. Cousineau explained that he didn't check his tickets immediately after the draw. 'I waited about four weeks. By then, I had over 20 tickets to check,' he said while picking up his winnings at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) in Toronto. When he finally went to the store to validate his ticket, he says the lottery terminal froze. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'I remained calm and carried on with my day, only telling my cousin about my win. I even made them take an oath of silence!' Paul said with a laugh. Story continues below advertisement Cousineau, an administrative professional in the hospitality industry, has been playing the lottery with OLG for decades. The father of two and grandfather of one is thrilled to be celebrating his first big win but said he wanted to keep his win a secret until he had the cheque in hand so he could do a big reveal at a family barbecue. The new millionaire says he deliberately downplayed his win when his grandson questioned him. 'Unexpectedly, my grandson checked my ticket and asked, 'Did you win the jackpot?' I told him, 'No, but I won $5,000!'' He says the win feels 'surreal' and that he is 'overjoyed' with what feels like a 'dream come true.' The win comes after a tough time for Cousineau, revealing he recently lost his wife. 'Her dream was to take an Alaskan cruise, and I want to honour that by going on one for my 52nd birthday this fall. I'll have her urn with me, so in a way, she'll be with me on this trip,' he says.
CTV News
03-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Long-time Orillia lottery player hits the jackpot
Orillia man kept win a secret from his family until a recent big reveal barbecue. Tue., June 3, 2025. Paul Cousineau of Orillia won $5 million in the Lotto 6/49 Classic Jackpot on March 19. 'It was a regular day when I decided to pick up a ticket at my usual store. I've been buying my tickets there for years,' he said. Cousineau said he didn't check his tickets immediately. 'I waited about four weeks. By then, I had over 20 tickets to check,' he said. When he finally went to the store to validate his ticket, the lottery terminal froze. 'I remained calm and carried on with my day,' he said. When asked how it feels to win the lottery, Cousineau said, 'It's absolutely surreal. I'm overjoyed and shaking. All the anticipation I've felt has led to this moment, and it's a dream come true.' To keep the news under wraps before making a big announcement to his family, Paul deliberately downplayed his win, even when his grandson questioned him. 'Unexpectedly, my grandson checked my ticket and asked, 'Did you win the jackpot?' I told him, 'No, but I won $5,000!'' 'I wanted to keep my win a secret until I had the cheque in hand. Now, I have a big reveal planned for our family barbecue.' There is a bittersweet element to his win. Cousineau said the past year has been a difficult time for him. 'I lost my wife last year. Her dream was to take an Alaskan cruise, and I want to honour that by going on one for my 52nd birthday this fall. 'I'll have her urn with me, so in a way, she'll be with me on this trip.'
