TORONTO, ON – Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Pane Tan of Toronto. He matched all seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the April 18, 2025 PICK-4 draw to win $1 million!

Pane, a landscaper, has been playing the lottery with OLG for 30 years. He enjoys a variety of games, including PICK-4, PICK-3, and POKER LOTTO, with PICK-4 being part of his daily routine. Pane chooses his own numbers and adds ENCORE to all his tickets. This dedication has now paid off, as the father of three and grandfather of two is celebrating his first big win!

“I stopped by the store on a Saturday to check my ticket,” Pane recounted, while visiting the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to claim his windfall. “When I scanned it and saw the prize amount on the screen, I was so shocked and happy. Being a winner is a very exciting feeling.”

Pane returned home, only to find that there was another pleasant surprise waiting for him. “I was stunned again because my family had organized a surprise birthday party for me. I had two unforgettable moments that day!”

After the party, Pane told his son about his winning ticket. “He was amazed and delighted. Later on, I shared the news with some other family members as well. Everyone was just thrilled for me!”

Pane plans to share his winnings with his children and take a well-deserved vacation.

ENCORE offers 22 ways to win and can be played in conjunction with most lottery games for an extra $1. There is an ENCORE draw every day.

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.

The winning ticket was purchased at Min-A-Mart on Wilson Avenue in Toronto.

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