Toronto, ON – Gerry Visser of Almonte can “find his possible” after winning a LOTTO 6/49 prize worth $1 million in the Gold Ball Draw on January 15, 2025.

Gerry, a father and grandfather, has been playing LOTTO 6/49 with OLG for 40 years, always choosing the same numbers. Recently, he received an email from OLG that not only took him by surprise but also delivered the incredible news that he was now a millionaire!

“I found out I’d won when I received an email from OLG and saw the prize amount. My eyes went wide with shock,” Gerry recounted, while visiting the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his winnings. “It was hard to believe at first, but being here today confirms it was real!”

“I shared the news with my wife and with my best friend. They were both over-the-moon thrilled— maybe even more than I was,” Gerry laughed. “Winning has been very exciting. It’s hard to explain because it still feels unreal!”

Gerry is still contemplating his next steps. “I know I’ll keep working, but I’m considering investing, completing some home renovations, and maybe even taking a trip.”

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 on OLG.ca.

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