Toronto, ON – A group of 27 colleagues from Southern Ontario can realize their dreams after winning a $500,000 MAXMILLIONS prize in the February 16, 2024 LOTTO MAX draw.

The group members are:

Diane Potvin of Hamilton

Andrea Cole of Hamilton

Antonella Masciantonio of Oakville

Catherine Maybrey of Hamilton

Christina Bryce of Hamilton

Correen Mascotto-Carbone of Hamilton

Deborah Randall-Baldry of Hamilton

Ding Lu of Burlington

Douglas Welch of Dundas

Frank Coruzzi of Hamilton

Jessica Dorsch of Hamilton

Judith Pattison of Stoney Creek

Karen Tsang of Hamilton

Lara Santosuosso of Ancaster

Laura Side of Stoney Creek

Leslie Brandreth of Burlington

Lorna Thomas of Hamilton

Nadine Pielaszek of Hamilton

Nanci Cole of Burlington

Natalie Taylor of Oakville

Radmila Cucuz of Stoney Creek

Shelby Pinciaro of Binbrook

Stephanie Baschiera of Hamilton

Steve Hranilovic of Oakville

Teresa Ferko of Hamilton

Vanessa Hayward of Stoney Creek

Yu Zheng of Hamilton

Diane, who works at a post-secondary institution, celebrated with her coworkers, while collecting their winnings at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto. For the past 7 years, the colleagues have been playing the lottery together. During that time, their group has continued to grow.

“I was working from home when I decided to check our tickets,” Diane recounted. “I was on the phone with my coworker when I realized we had won big. I kept saying, ‘OMG!’ Of course, she kept asking me what was wrong and what happened. I was left speechless!”

Frank and Radmila were also working from home that day. “I was checking my emails when I saw one from Diane about our win. I immediately texted some of my coworkers, telling them to check their email. I had to call my boss and take the rest of the day off. I was bursting with excitement,” Frank smiled. “I honestly thought it was a prank,” said Radmila. “We are such an amazing group. I am so happy to share this win with everyone.”

Douglas was quick to second this sentiment. “This is such a good group of people. We’re all so deserving and I am happy to share this win with them.”

News of their win also reached Lorna, who was on vacation at the time. “I got a call from my coworker and she broke the news. I screamed at the top of my lungs. It was crazy!”

The group members’ plans for their windfall include paying bills, taking vacations and sharing with family.

LOTTO MAX players in Ontario have won over $8 billion since 2009, including 106 jackpot wins and 879 MAXMILLIONS prizes, right across the province. LOTTO MAX is $5 per play and draws take place on Tuesdays and Fridays.

The winning ticket was purchased at Fortinos on Main Street in Hamilton.

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