TORONTO, ON – Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Steve Watson of Acton. He matched all seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the June 7, 2024 DAILY KENO midday draw to win $1 million!

Steve, an entrepreneur, has been playing the lottery with OLG for about 25 years. He enjoys many games, and regularly adds ENCORE to his tickets. The numbers he plays correlate to significant dates in his life.

“I had checked the winning numbers on the OLG app but was busy at the time and didn’t check my actual ticket,” Steve shared, while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his windfall. “When I went to the gas station and scanned my ticket, the lottery terminal froze. I was so confused,” he recalled.

While waiting in the store for OLG’s call, Steve started to realize what was going on. “It was then I saw all my special numbers within the winning ENCORE number. It really hit me when I was on the way back home. It was so surreal, I just wanted to scream. When I told my better half, she started to cry.”

With his winnings, Steve plans to pay off some bills and purchase his son a car.

“I don’t know how to describe this feeling. It’s a dream come true,” he concluded.

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 ESSO/Circle K on Lundy’s Lane in Niagara Falls.

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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