NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO LOTTERY AND GAMING CORPORATION
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Teodoro Gallone of Aurora has that “6/49 feeling” after winning a Lotto 6/49 second prize worth $100,774.60 in the March 9, 2022 Lotto 6/49 draw. He also won $2 on his Encore selection, bringing his total winnings to $100,776.60!
Theodore, a retiree, says he has been playing the lottery for over 40 years. "I was speechless when I discovered this win," he shared while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his winnings.
The father of two and grandfather of five plans to renovate his home with his winnings. “I am ecstatic!” he concluded.
Lotto 6/49 players in Ontario have won over $13.7 billion in prizes since 1982, including 1,418 jackpot wins and 413 Guaranteed $1 Million Prize draws. Lotto 6/49 is $3 per play and draws take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
OLG is booking in-person prize claim appointments at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto. We strongly encourage those with claims between $1,000 and $49,999.90 to submit them online or mail them, as appointment availability at this prize level is limited. Submitting claims online is fast and secure. Customers with prizes over $50,000 are asked to call 1-800-387-0098 to discuss available prize claim options.
The winning ticket was purchased at Roadhouse Market on Killarney Road in Lefroy.
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