TORONTO, ON – Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Vasile Racolta of Stratford. He matched all seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the March 14, 2025 LOTTO MAX draw to win $1 million!

Vasile, a father of two and grandfather of one, has been a longtime lottery player with OLG. Regardless of the game, he always uses OLG’s Quick Pick feature to make his selections and adds ENCORE to his tickets. His dedication has paid off, as he is now celebrating his first big win and the thrill of becoming a millionaire!

“I was at home when I discovered I’d won,” said Vasile, while visiting the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to claim his windfall. “I remained quiet and calm. When I told my sons the news, they were very happy, but jokingly said, ‘Dad, this isn’t enough!’ We all shared a good laugh.”

“Winning was well worth the wait. I suggest that others buy a ticket too—who knows? One day, this could be you,” Vasile concluded.

Vasile looks forward to sharing his prize with his family and purchasing a home.

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 Little Short Stop on Saginaw Parkway in Cambridge.

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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