LOTTO 6/49 offers players a chance to win two multi-million dollar jackpots every Wednesday and Saturday, for the same $3 per play.

The Classic Draw offers a fixed $5 million jackpot for every draw, while the Gold Ball Draw guarantees a $1 million prize, or the growing jackpot that starts at $10 million and can exceed $60 million. Click here for more information about the new LOTTO 6/49.

The winning ticket was purchased at Duggers Variety on Bay Street in Midland.

OLG supports safe play and wants to keep the fun in the game. That’s why OLG is proud to be a leader in promoting responsible gambling with our globally recognized PlaySmart program.

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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 on OLG.ca.

OLG supports safe play and wants to keep the fun in the game. That’s why OLG is proud to be a leader in promoting responsible gambling with our globally recognized PlaySmart program.

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During her emotional winner’s celebration, the 49-year-old was open to share she was a teen mother, faced cancer as a young adult, overcame drug addiction, and has been sober for more than 25 years. She wants people to know that if she could do it, anyone can. Aided by the love and support of her family and friends, Patty was able to build a career so that she could support her family. She knows that with the right support network, everyone can help themselves. Now, Patty is anticipating the wonderful possibilities that lie ahead with her incredible windfall.

Patty, who recently retired from a home disaster restoration company, has enjoyed playing many OLG lottery games over the years, such as CROSSWORD, THE BIG SPIN, and of course, LOTTO MAX. She uses OLG’s Quick Pick feature to choose her lottery numbers. Those Quick Pick numbers came in, winning her the $70 million jackpot.

Patty was sitting on her backyard deck and checking her LOTTO MAX ticket when she realized her left hand was itching. Legend says a person with an itchy left hand will come into money. A few moments later, that legend proved true, as she noticed all seven numbers on her ticket matched the LOTTO MAX numbers on OLG.ca.

“That’s when I lost it and started screaming,” explained Patty. “My husband heard the commotion, saw my face turn red, and came running to prevent me from falling off the deck!”

She told her husband all the numbers matched on the ticket but, “Because I wasn’t wearing my glasses, my husband told me to check the numbers again.” The couple then turned to the OLG app and saw the ‘Big Winner’ message on the screen.

“My knees went weak, and I thought I was going to fall again. I kept thinking this was a dream and I was going to wake up and find it wasn’t true.”

The next person Patty shared this incredible news with was her mom, who recently moved in with Patty and her husband. “My mom was trying to calm me down and understand what I was saying. When I spoke clearly enough for her to understand I won the lottery and how much I won, she was overwhelmed with emotion.”

Next, it was time to tell Patty’s four children, who were in disbelief at the news. “I knew right away how much this win would impact my life and the lives of my children and grandchildren. My kids were so excited, emotional, and filled with gratitude.”

One of the first things Patty will do with is purchase her daughter a new home. Next, she will look for a new home for herself and her husband, their two children and her mom. Patty specified that this house has to be close to her daughter’s new place. “I want to keep my family close. Our multi-generational household has a wonderful dynamic and I want to find a house that will accommodate all of our needs.” She will also help another daughter and her family with their expenses.

Patty is a passionate advocate for autism support programs, as she has several family members who are affected by it. She’s always dreamed of making a difference for those living with autism, and now, because of her win, she can.

Another important item on Patty’s bucket list is to support people struggling with addiction. “I am a recovered and recovering addict. I have been sober for over 25 years. It is a life-long journey and it’s important to me to show others they can do it too, with access to the right support. I was blessed to have the love and support of my mom to get and stay sober, and I feel compelled to try to support others who want to do the same for themselves.”

“There have been people who have been by my side my whole life, including my journey with addiction and cancer. Over the years, they’ve helped me get to where I am, and I want to bring them with me. They know who they are and know I won’t forget them.”

“I’m surrounded by people who love me and want what’s best for me. They want to make sure this money lasts a long time, particularly my husband. He has been and will continue to be a grounding presence as we settle into this new life. I believe everyone deserves love. I live by the philosophy of love first.”

There is one last thing that Patty wants to do now that the $70 million is in her bank account. “I’m going to sleep! I haven’t had a good night’s sleep since I found out. The waves of emotion are happening even when I’m trying to sleep. I’m relieved I don’t have to wake up and make sure the ticket is still safe anymore,” she laughed.

The winning ticket was purchased at Mr. Gas on Ogilvie Road in Ottawa.

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MERRY MILLIONS was a limited-time OLG lottery game available for $20 from November 21, 2023, to January 9, 2024, featuring three $1 million guaranteed Top Prizes, three $50,000 Early Bird prizes, plus 402 additional prizes between $1,000 and $250,000.

The winning ticket was purchased at Canadian Tire Gas Bar on Arthur Street in Thunder Bay.

OLG supports safe play and wants to keep the fun in the game. That’s why OLG is proud to be a leader in promoting responsible gambling with our globally recognized PlaySmart program.

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INSTANT GOLD PURSUIT combines the excitement of a scratch ticket with a unique twist on a classic lottery draw – the winning numbers have already been drawn and players experience the thrill of the hunt to find a ticket that matches those winning numbers.

There are 50 winning draw tickets to be found in Ontario – each worth $100,000! No need to wait – as soon as the ticket is purchased, you can check to see if it’s a top prize draw winner by using the retailer’s ticket checker or on the OLG app. In addition, there are INSTANT prizes ranging from $25 to $2,500 available to be won.

“OLG is always looking for new ways to reimagine lottery and offer players more exciting chances to bring home the win,” says Nancy Kennedy, OLG’s Chief Lottery and Customer Officer. “And we’re delivering an even bigger win for people across Ontario with 100% of profits from GOLD PURSUIT going back into their communities.”

Every play with OLG is a winning one because all profits are reinvested into Ontario to support key government priorities like health care, the treatment and prevention of problem gambling and support for amateur athletes. As one of the largest non-tax revenue generators for the province, OLG delivered $2.5 billion back to Ontario last year, with the sale of lottery tickets making up almost half of that amount.

For more information about $25 INSTANT GOLD PURSUIT, including winning draw numbers, visit OLG.ca or check the OLG app.

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Lottery products make great gift ideas for special occasions but are for adults only. It’s vital that parents and adults understand the proven risks and impacts associated with underage gambling. If you decide to buy lottery gifts for friends and family, please ensure the recipients are at least 18 years of age and older.

There is extensive free information and various resources available dealing with youth and gambling:

1. The YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) is a free service funded by Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to raise awareness among youth of gambling risks, how to make informed decisions, and healthy, active lifestyles.
2. The Gambling, Gaming and Technology Use (GGTU) program at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) supports addictions and mental health service providers through continuing professional development, digital tools and resources, and facilitating knowledge mobilization activities related to problem gambling, video gaming, and internet addiction.
3. The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC), an independent non-profit organization focused on the prevention of problem gambling in Canada and worldwide, with information on Teens or Young Adults and gambling.

Also, OLG’s PlaySmart.ca can help parents understand the facts when it comes to games, and concepts like odds and randomness. There’s also a “Finding Help” section with links to the support resources above and more.

OLG has supported the National Council of Problem Gambling and McGill University’s Holiday Campaign for many years, which encourages lotteries in Canada, the United States and around the world to promote the important message that lottery products are not suitable for children.

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New this year, OLG’s MERRY MILLIONS lottery game offers 408 prizes ranging from $1,000 to $1 million and thanks to its raffle-style structure, all prizes are guaranteed to be won. A limited number of tickets are available at OLG retailers across Ontario from now until January 9, 2024. Purchase before December 12, 2023 to get in on a $50,000 Early Bird draw!

“At OLG, we place the customer at the centre of everything we do. Players asked for more chances to win, and we delivered on this request by reimagining existing games and offering new ones like MERRY MILLIONS,” says Nancy Kennedy, OLG’s Chief Lottery and Customer Officer. “This holiday season, OLG offers something for everyone at every price point, blending the excitement of possibilities with the importance of giving back to Ontario communities.”

Like all lottery tickets, all profits from MERRY MILLIONS are reinvested into Ontario to support key government priorities like health care, the treatment and prevention of problem gambling and support for amateur athletes. As one of the largest non-tax revenue generators for the province, OLG delivered $2.5 billion back to Ontario last year, with the sale of lottery tickets making up almost half of that amount. 

OLG’s 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

NEW MERRY MILLIONS*

Cost: $20

The new MERRY MILLIONS game offers three Early Bird prizes of $50,000 each, three Main Draw prizes of $1 million each, and an additional 402 prizes ranging from $1,000 to $250,000.

Available: November 21, 2023

Holiday INSTANT $20 GIFT PACK*

Cost: $20

With a guaranteed minimum win of $5 in every pack, this gift always delivers. It features six top prizes of $100,000 and contains five tickets in every pack including favourites like BINGO DOUBLER and CROSSWORD TRIPLER.

Available November 6, 2023

$100 ULTIMATE*

Cost: $100

The $100 ULTIMATE INSTANT game offers OLG’s best odds to become a millionaire — with a 1 in 25,000 chance of winning the top prize. Forty $1 million prizes will be drawn on January 4, 2024.

Available October 2, 2023

Gift Cards

Cost: $5 to $100

A Lottery Gift Card is the perfect gift to tuck into a holiday greeting card. Let your adult friends and family choose the games they want to play like draw games, LOTTO MAX, INSTANT and PROLINE by loading a gift card with an amount of your choosing.

OLG reminds parents and adults that all lottery products, including INSTANT tickets, are a form of gambling and are not suitable gifts for children and minors. If you decide to buy lottery gifts for friends and family, please ensure the recipients are at least 18 years of age and older.

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Ivan, who has been playing the lottery for four years, says he is a regular LOTTO 6/49 and LOTTO MAX player.

“I check my tickets weekly at the ticket checker before purchasing new ones. When I scanned the ticket, I saw a big number appear, and when I looked again it was gone,” he shared while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his cheque. “I took the ticket to the retailer and the machine froze.”

He was pleasantly surprised after speaking with OLG who told him he had won $123,874.10.

The 52-year-old said he made an important call soon after receiving the exciting news.

“The first person I told was my good friend, who was very happy for me.”

Ivan plans to go on a vacation and make investments with his windfall.

“This is the best $7 investment I’ve made in a long time!” he concluded.

The winning ticket was purchased at West Road Convenience on West Road in Huntsville.

Please play safe and gamble responsibly. ConnexOntario provides free and confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol and drugs, mental illness or gambling. Call: 1-866-531-2600.

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As reported on June 29th, the physical $70 million winning ticket, which was sold at a lottery retailer in Scarborough, was not validated at an OLG lottery terminal or presented to OLG on or before the deadline of 10:30 pm June 28, 2023. OLG can also confirm the ticket in question was never checked at a self-serve ticket checker or through the OLG App.

Lottery tickets generated by an OLG authorized lottery terminal, such as LOTTO MAX or LOTTO 6/49 expire one year following the draw date on the ticket. This means all winning tickets must be validated prior to the expiry date in order for the prize to be collected.

Prior to the expiry deadline, almost 2,700 calls and emails from people claiming to have lost the ticket were logged by OLG’s Customer Care Centre.

OLG is committed to paying the right prize to the rightful owner of a winning ticket—every time. Due to the high volume of lost ticket claims, OLG’s dedicated team of lottery investigators took the time necessary to thoroughly review each and every potential claim. Now that this process is complete, we can report that none of those claims were successful. Thus, the $70 million prize is officially unclaimed.

The $70 million prize money has been returned to the prize pool for future bonus games or promotions of national lottery games, namely, LOTTO MAX, LOTTO 6/49 and DAILY GRAND.

To avoid unclaimed lottery prizes, OLG asks lottery players to:

1. Sign their ticket as soon as it purchased at a retail location;
2. Keep the ticket in a safe and memorable location until draw time;
3. Check the ticket as soon as the draw is complete; or
4. Purchase a lottery ticket on OLG.ca and you will be notified by email if your ticket has won a prize.

OLG offers players several easy ways to check lottery tickets by using the OLG App, by using the self-serve ticket checker at lottery retail locations or asking the retailer to check the lottery ticket through the lottery terminal.

Information about other unclaimed tickets can be found on the OLG.ca Unclaimed Tickets page.

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As of the deadline of 10:30 pm June 28, 2023, the physical $70 million winning ticket, which was sold at a lottery retailer in Scarborough, was not validated at an OLG lottery terminal. If an attempt is made to validate a lottery ticket such as LOTTO MAX or LOTTO 6/49 past the one-year expiry date, the lottery terminal message to the customer will advise the ticket has expired.

However, the awareness campaign resulted in more than 1100 calls to OLG’s Customer Care Centre with people claiming to have lost the ticket.  OLG is committed to always paying the right prize to rightful owner of a winning ticket. Due to the high volume of lost ticket claims, OLG’s dedicated team of lottery investigators need to take the time necessary to review all of these potential claims made before the expiry deadline. After that process is complete, we will provide a further update.

If the LOTTO MAX ticket remains unclaimed, the $70 million prize will be returned to LOTTO MAX players through future bonus games or promotions.

To avoid unclaimed lottery prizes, OLG asks lottery players to:

1. Sign their ticket as soon as it purchased at a retail location;
2. Keep the ticket in a safe and memorable location until draw time;
3. Check the ticket as soon as the draw is complete; or
4. Purchase a lottery ticket on OLG.ca and you will be notified by email if your ticket has won a prize.

OLG offers players several easy ways to check lottery tickets by using the OLG App, by using the self-serve ticket checker at lottery retail locations or asking the retailer to check it through the lottery terminal.

Information about other unclaimed tickets can be found on the OLG.ca Unclaimed Tickets page.

OLG supports safe play and wants to keep the fun in the game. That’s why OLG is proud to be a leader in promoting responsible gambling with our globally recognized PlaySmart program.

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