Toronto, ON – Harold Worotny of Windsor can “find his possible” after winning a LOTTO 6/49 prize worth $1 million in the Gold Ball Draw on January 8, 2025.

Harold, a father of one, has been playing the lottery with OLG since he was old enough to play. He purchases his LOTTO 6/49 and LOTTO MAX tickets weekly, always using OLG’s Quick Pick feature to make his selections and saying ‘yes’ to ENCORE. Harold is now celebrating his first big win, courtesy of the LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball Draw!

“It was late in the evening, when I realized we were out of milk, so I decided to go for a walk to pick some up. While I was in line to pay, I kept thinking there was something else I needed to do. That’s when it hit me–I needed to check my tickets,” Harold recounted, while visiting the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his winnings.

“When I saw the prize amount, I couldn’t contain my excitement and shouted, ‘I can’t believe it! I just won a million dollars!’ I was completely overcome with happiness,” Harold smiled. “Since it was late, I didn’t want to wake anyone up, so I called just a few people to share the incredible news. My friends and family were thrilled for me.”

“Today is my birthday, and I’m walking out of here with $1 million! This is by far the best birthday and retirement present I could have ever received,” Harold laughed. “I wish everyone could feel this joy!”

With his windfall, Harold plans to pay some bills and is considering purchasing a home.

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 I & A Variety on Howard Avenue in Windsor.

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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