TORONTO, ON – Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Carlos Nicolas of Mississauga. He matched all seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the March 21, 2025 LOTTO MAX draw to win $1 million!

Carlos, a retiree, has been playing the lottery with OLG since the days of WINTARIO. Each week, the father of three picks up his LOTTO MAX and LOTTO 6/49 tickets. He uses OLG’s Quick Pick feature to make his selections and always says ‘yes’ to ENCORE. Carlos is now thrilled to share the news of his first big win!

“I went to the store and scanned my LOTTO MAX ticket using the ticket checker. When I saw the prize amount, I was amazed and asked the clerk to validate it,” Carlos recounted, while visiting the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to claim his windfall. “A man behind me said, ‘Congratulations on winning $1 million!’ I was very excited and shocked that I’d won!”

“I headed home and revealed the incredible news to my wife,” Carlos smiled. “She was overwhelmed and in disbelief. She called our kids, and they were just as surprised.”

Plans are already underway for Carlos’ winnings. “I will invest for my retirement, pay some bills, travel, and share with my kids,” 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 Stop & Go Convenience on Eglinton Avenue West in Mississauga.

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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