TORONTO, ON – Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Sharon Hessin of Cobourg. She matched all seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the November 23, 2024 LOTTARIO draw to win $1 million!

Sharon, a realtor, has been playing the lottery with OLG for more than 20 years. She enjoys playing a variety of games, such as LOTTARIO, LOTTO MAX, and LOTTO 6/49. The mother of one and grandmother of two uses OLG’s Quick Pick feature to make her selections and adds ENCORE to all her tickets. This dedication now has her celebrating her first big win and the thrill of becoming a millionaire!

“I was at home when I started scanning my tickets on the OLG app. When I checked my LOTTARIO ticket, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing,” Sharon recalled, while visiting the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up her windfall. “It wasn’t until I spoke with an OLG representative a few days later that the reality of my win began to sink in. I kept repeating to myself, ‘This is unbelievable!’”

“I soon shared the good news with my family. They were all left in disbelief, but they were so happy for me, especially since I won this prize so close to the holidays,” Sharon smiled. “Winning is an amazing feeling. It’s hard to put into words! I’m proof that anyone can win,” she concluded.

With her winnings, Sharon looks forward to retirement and the opportunity to travel a lot more.

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 Circle K on King Street West in Cobourg.

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