Dale Bird of Burnt River won “Ontario’s jackpot” – $2,182,874.10 in the August 30, 2025 LOTTARIO draw.
Dale, a retiree, said he discovered his win while checking his ticket at the convenience store. “It was a shock, and it brought me to tears,” he recalled while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to collect his winnings.
The 63-year-old said he only shared the news with his running buddy. “I told him while we were out running. He stopped and gave me a huge round of applause,” Dale said with a smile.
“This win is a game changer!” he continued. “It’s like being reborn. Thinking about it still makes me cry — I’m just beside myself.”
Dale plans to put his windfall toward buying a new home.
LOTTARIO launched in 1978 as Ontario’s first terminal lotto game. Tickets are $1 and the draws take place every Saturday. Tickets purchased before 11:59 p.m. on Fridays are eligible for the Early Bird draw. Visit the LOTTARIO page on OLG.ca for more information.
The winning ticket was purchased at Food Mart on Westney Road North in Ajax.
