Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Mark Abbott of Oro-Medonte. He matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the July 27, 2024 LOTTO 6/49 draw to win $100,000!
Mark, a retired entrepreneur, has been playing the lottery with OLG for the past three years. He started playing, as he was captivated by the dream of winning big. Mark typically plays LOTTO 6/49 and LOTTO MAX, always making sure to add ENCORE to his tickets. Today, he is celebrating his first big win!
“I was at the community store when I scanned my ticket on the ticket checker. I was blown away by the message I saw on the screen,” recounted Mark, while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his winnings. “Initially, I couldn’t believe it! I checked my ticket twice; seeing all those zeros was exciting!”
The shock of winning had Mark questioning if this was all too good to be true. “I wondered if something was wrong, or if I had made a mistake somewhere. Questioning if I had really won, I called OLG to ask about the next steps and start my prize claim online.”
“Logically, I knew it was a possibility and the unexpected makes things fun!” Mark smiled. “I’m very pleased. I have kept this news to myself so far and I’m excited to tell my children,” he concluded.
With his windfall, Mark looks forward to treating himself to a well-made canoe and to celebrating with his children. The rest will be enjoyed in his retirement.
ENCORE offers 22 ways to win and can be played in conjunction with most lottery games for an extra $1. There are two ENCORE draws every day.
The winning ticket was purchased at Coulson General Store on Horseshoe Valley Road in Oro-Medonte.
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