MAJOR WINNERS NEWS RELEASE
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MAJOR WINNERS NEWS RELEASE
Check out our winner news releases to learn more about recent prize winners of $250,000 and above
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$44 MILLION DISCOVERY DURING DAILY COMMUTE: JARVIS RESIDENT OVERCOME WITH EMOTION AFTER LOTTO 6/49 GOLD BALL WIN
DATE ADDED: 15-05-2026
Toronto, ON – For those who know Emidio S. of Jarvis, Ontario, it’s no surprise that he has a big heart, especially when it comes to immediate family. Emidio had no idea how those feelings of love would be amplified after winning the $44 million LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball Jackpot from the March 11, 2026 draw.
Ontario’s ...
WINDSOR COUPLE WINS $1 MILLION IN LOTTO 6/49 GOLD BALL DRAW
DATE ADDED: 12-05-2026
Toronto, ON – Nancy and Benoit L. of Windsor can “find their possible” after winning a LOTTO 6/49 prize worth $1 million in the Gold Ball Draw on April 11, 2026
The married parents of two were at home when Nancy checked their ticket on the OLG app.
“I was in total shock,” she shared while at the OLG Prize Centre in T...
WASAGA BEACH RESIDENT IN DISBELIEF AFTER DISCOVERING $350,000 TOP PRIZE WITH INSTANT CROSSWORD EXTREME
DATE ADDED: 08-05-2026
Toronto, ON – Robert M. of Wasaga Beach is celebrating after winning a $350,000 top prize with INSTANT CROSSWORD EXTREME (Game #3472).
Robert, a retiree, said he’s been playing the lottery with OLG for at least 15 years. He enjoys a variety of games, including PICK-3, DAILY KENO, and INSTANT tickets. Now he’s delighte...
ANCASTER RESIDENT CELEBRATES $1 MILLION ENCORE WIN
DATE ADDED: 08-05-2026
TORONTO, ON – Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Paul Q. of Ancaster. He matched all seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the April 8, 2026 LOTTO 6/49 draw to win $1 million!
Paul, who works as a pool operator, said he plays the lottery with OLG about once a month. He’s delighted to share the story of his first maj...
ETOBICOKE RESIDENT CELEBRATES $1 MILLION ENCORE WIN
DATE ADDED: 05-05-2026
TORONTO, ON – Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Emanuel C. of Etobicoke. He matched all seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the March 11, 2026 ONTARIO 49 draw to win $1 million!
Emanuel, a 61-year-old pastry maker, said he’s a loyal lottery player with OLG. He especially enjoys playing ONTARIO 49, LOTTO MAX, and ...