TORONTO, ON – Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Jason Free of Orillia. He matched all seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the August 30, 2024 LOTTO MAX draw to win $1 million!

Jason, a truck driver, is celebrating his first big win after playing the lottery with OLG for about 5 years. The father and grandfather enjoys playing LOTTO MAX and LOTTO 6/49, always making sure to add ENCORE to his tickets. This dedication has led him to the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his windfall and celebrate the joy of becoming a millionaire.

“I couldn’t wait to tell my wife,” Jason smiled. “I originally thought I had won $100,000, but quickly realized it was $1 million! I was left in disbelief and total shock. I told everyone I know,” he laughed. “Everyone was so happy for us.”

Jason plans to take his family on a well-deserved vacation and to add to his retirement fund.

“This came at the perfect time. Winning is surreal; it’s the best feeling in the world,” he concluded.

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 Orchard Gate Gas Bar on Atherley Road in Orillia.

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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