Toronto, ON – Gordon Firman and Sor Dennis of Burlington can realize their dreams after winning a $500,000 MAXMILLIONS prize in the October 15, 2024 LOTTO MAX draw.

Gordon and Sor have been playing the lottery together for about four years, picking up LOTTO MAX and LOTTO 6/49 tickets once or twice a week. They enjoy going for long drives, stopping in different communities to take in the scenery and share a meal. During one of their recent adventures, Gordon stopped for gas while Sor picked up a LOTTO MAX ticket—one that would lead them to a big win!

“I used the ticket checker to see how we did on our LOTTO MAX ticket,” said Sor, while she and Gordon visited the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up their winnings. “I immediately started to shake and felt as though I was going to faint. Gordon started tearing up. We were both overwhelmed with happiness.”

“We’ve always seen playing the lottery as a way of giving back to our community,” they smiled. “Even if we didn’t win, communities across Ontario did.”

“We’ve dreamt of home ownership, and this win will help us realize that dream. We’d also like to visit family in Thailand,” they concluded.

LOTTO MAX players in Ontario have won over $8.9 billion since 2009, including 111 jackpot wins and 937 MAXMILLIONS prizes, right across the province. LOTTO MAX is $5 per play and draws take place on Tuesdays and Fridays.

The winning ticket was purchased at Esso/Circle K on Walkers Line in Burlington. 

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