SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – There are two weeks left to claim a LOTTO 6/49 prize worth $2,500,000 from the August 16, 2023 LOTTO 6/49 draw. The winning selection for this prize was 2 – 3 – 6 – 7 – 17 – 27 and the winning ticket was sold in Toronto.

Players must match all six numbers to win the jackpot prize and have one year from the draw date to claim their prize.

OLG makes sure the right prizes are paid to the right people every time.

Our prize claim verification ensures that prize ownership and eligibility is confirmed before a prize is paid. If you believe you bought the winning ticket, or perhaps lost it, please be prepared to provide specific details including where and when your ticket was purchased when calling OLG Customer Care at 1-800-387-0098.

OLG offers players several convenient ways to check lottery tickets:

• Scan your ticket using the OLG App.
• Check winning numbers on OLG.ca or sign up to have the winning numbers emailed to you.
• Call the OLG WIN! Line at 1-866-891-8946.
• Visit a lottery retail location and use the self-serve ticket checker or hand it to the retailer.

So that you don’t forget to claim your lottery prize, OLG asks lottery players to:

• Sign their ticket right after it’s purchased.
• Keep the ticket in a safe and memorable location until draw time.
• Check the ticket as soon as the draw is complete; or
• Never lose a ticket when making your lottery purchase on OLG.ca and receive email notification if your ticket has won a prize.

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

OLG is a crown agency that contributes to a better Ontario by delivering great entertainment experiences for our customers. Acting in a socially responsible way, OLG conducts and manages land-based gaming facilities; the sale of province-wide lottery games; Internet gaming; and the delivery of bingo and other electronic gaming products at Charitable Gaming Centres. OLG is also helping support the horse racing industry in Ontario. Since 1975, OLG has generated approximately $59 billion to the people and Province of Ontario to support key government priorities like health care; the treatment and prevention of problem gambling; and support for amateur athletes. Each year profits from OLG’s operations also support host communities, Ontario First Nations, lottery retailers and local charities across the province.

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TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has begun the gradual rollout of self-serve lottery in select retail locations across the province. The launch follows a successful pilot of a small number of terminals that took place earlier this year in the GTA and Sault Ste. Marie.

This new self-serve approach to purchasing lottery products was well-received in the pilot, with customers appreciating the convenience and variety of options. Through the terminals, customers can purchase all national and regional draw-based lottery games, as well as a variety of INSTANT products, using debit and credit cards (including Google Wallet and Apple Pay). While self-serve lottery offers a new, convenient option, consumers will continue to have the choice to purchase lottery tickets at retail counters and online at OLG.ca.

“Improving the customer experience is a priority for OLG and expanding self-serve lottery gives Ontarians a great new way to buy their favourite lottery games,” says Nancy Kennedy, OLG’s Chief Lottery and Customer Officer. “When OLG’s lottery business grows, it also means more commissions for hardworking local retailers, as well as more money going right back into Ontario communities.” 

OLG engaged its retail partners and other industry stakeholders to inform and collaborate on the introduction of this safe, secure and convenient access to lottery products. Full rollout will continue into 2025 with up to 1,400 self-serve lottery terminals in place across the province.

As with all its products, OLG prioritized player health in the development of self-serve lottery, with age verification and tailored responsible gambling messaging fully integrated into the terminals. As an additional security measure, the terminals can be disabled remotely by the retailer.

For more information on self-serve lottery and to find a terminal in your community, visit our website. Locations will be updated on OLG’s website as self-serve lottery continues to rollout across the province.

Every play with OLG is a winning one because all profits are reinvested into communities. Last fiscal year, OLG delivered $2.4 billion back to Ontario, with the sale of lottery tickets making up almost half of that amount.   

OLG promotes responsible gambling and is committed to helping players create and maintain smart play habits. PlaySmart, OLG’s award-winning program, helps players enjoy games in a responsible way. 

OLG is a crown agency that contributes to a better Ontario by delivering great entertainment experiences for our customers. Acting in a socially responsible way, OLG conducts and manages land-based gaming facilities; the sale of province-wide lottery games; Internet gaming; and the delivery of bingo and other electronic gaming products at Charitable Gaming Centres. OLG is also helping support the horse racing industry in Ontario. Since 1975, OLG has generated approximately $59 billion to the people and Province of Ontario to support key government priorities like health care; the treatment and prevention of problem gambling; and support for amateur athletes. Each year profits from OLG’s operations also support host communities, Ontario First Nations, lottery retailers and local charities across the province.

Play for Ontario – 100 per cent of OLG’s profits are invested in Ontario
OLG.ca
Follow on X @OLG_ca
Find us on Facebook/Instagram @OLG.ca

PlaySmart.ca
Knowledge you can bet on.
ConnexOntario – Problem Gambling Support: 1-866-531-2600

Disponible en français

CONTACT:
OLG MEDIA RELATIONS
1-888-946-6716