Toronto, ON – Doreen and Albert Drouillard of Windsor can realize their dreams after winning a $1 million MAXMILLIONS prize in the December 19, 2025 LOTTO MAX draw.

The married couple said they’ve been playing the lottery together for eight and a half years. “It’s just something we like to do together,” Doreen shared while visiting the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to collect their winnings.

“I went to a local convenience store on Christmas Day to check our ticket. That’s when the ‘Big Winner’ message flashed on the screen with all the zeros. I checked the ticket a few more times and began shaking with excitement. Then I went back to the car to tell Albert we won $1 million!”

“I didn’t believe her at first,” Albert recalled with a chuckle. “I had to confirm the numbers on OLG.ca to make sure it was real, and eventually it sank in.”

Doreen and Albert shared the great news with Albert’s brother and wife, showing them a picture of the validation slip. “At first, they didn’t believe us either, but as we told them more, their disbelief melted into excitement. They were happy for us.”

The pair plan to purchase a condo, buy a new truck, and share their winnings with their grandchildren.

LOTTO MAX players in Ontario have won over $9.7 billion since 2009, including 120 jackpot wins and 997 MAXMILLIONS prizes, right across the province. LOTTO MAX is $5 per play and draws take place on Tuesdays and Fridays. Click here for more information about LOTTO MAX.

The winning ticket was purchased at the CNIB kiosk in Walmart on Tecumseh Road in Windsor.

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