Lakefield Couple Win Lotto Max Jackpot of $70 Million

Doug and Enid Hannon of Lakefield have hit the Lotto Max jackpot and have found themselves $70 million richer announced by Ontario Lottery Gaming (OLG) on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of OLG.

The win was from the Feb. 20 draw with their winning ticket purchased at the Kinmount Independent Grocer on Kawartha Lakes County Rd 121.

The couple originally kept their win a secret for several months before telling their friends and family.

Enid purchased the winning ticket on their way to their ‘camp,’ however, Doug discovered the big win the day after the draw.

“I was completely unaware that a winning ticket had been sold in our area. So, when I saw ‘Big Winner’ on the phone screen, I was shaking,” said Doug. “My heart was pounding. I had to stare at it for a while and process all those zeroes. Then I had to check it a few more times."

Doug, who has been retired for a few years, decided not to mention anything to his wife until she got home from work.

“I went to the garage and buried my head in some work while I struggled with disbelief and thought about our next steps,” said Doug.

He waited until dinner time to surprised Enid with the news.

“Doug told me to come into the computer room and the OLG website was on the computer screen, and he told me to check the numbers on ticket,” explained Enid. “When I realized we had won a prize, I first thought it was a $70,000 win. Doug told me to recount all the zeros and that’s when it hit me that we won $70 million!”

The couple decided to keep this multi-million dollar win a secret for a while. They agreed first to get financial and legal advice as they started making some money plans. Not telling anyone was very difficult for Enid as she is very open and expressive with all who know her.

“Keeping this secret was killing me,” she laughed.

A week prior to collecting their winnings, the Lakefield couple told their children and grandchildren about the huge win where everyone was in disbelief and extremely happy for them.

The married couple of 51 years have already made some plans with the money.

“I would like to travel across Canada to experience the beautiful nature of this country from coast to coast,” said Doug.

“I have been dreaming about a new kitchen for years and now I will get it, along with some other improvements to the house because we love where we live and we don’t want to move,” explained Anid.

However, the couple both agree that the number one priority for this money is their family.

“Our family is most important and we want to share this with them. I want to ensure everyone is safe, secure and well taken care of,” said both Doug and Anid.

They also want to share a portion of their winnings with some community causes that are close to them.

“This is truly a blessing for us and our family,” said Enid and Doug. “Like many people, you always hope to win the lottery, but we never dreamt this would happen to us! We are so very thankful.”

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Peterborough Humane Society's Inaugural 50/50 Lottery & Owen’s ‘Ruff’le Raises Nearly $35,000

Peterborough Humane Society (PHS) concluded its inaugural 50/50 lottery and Owen’s ‘Ruff’le, randomly drawing two winning names from last Wednesday afternoon.

Si Grobler (left), Darlene (middle) and Kevin MacKenzie (right) celebrating the 50/50 win of $21,807.50 at the Peterborough Animal Care Centre. Photo courtesy of the PHS.

Darlene of Peterborough won the $21,807.50 grand prize from the 50/50 draw while Kathryn Sheridan of Peterborough was the lucky winner from the Owen’s ‘Ruff’le. She walks away with Loll Designs patio chairs, valued at over $1700.

The inaugural PHS 50/50 Lottery ran from March 13 to April 17, raising $34,857.50 for the Peterborough Humane Society's animals in need.

“I continue to be impressed and humbled by our supporters here in Peterborough, across the Kawartha Region, and the entire province for their generous support of what we do”, said Shawn Morey, PHS executive director.

Plans are already underway for the second iteration of the PHS 50/50 Lottery according to a press release.

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Peterborough Humane Society Launches Inaugural 50/50 Lottery In Honour Of Late Dog Ambassador

On what would have been Ambassador Owen the Griff’s 17th birthday, the Peterborough Humane Society (PHS) has launched its inaugural 50/50 lottery, announced on Wednesday.

Owen the Griff’s Instagram account has over 114,000 followers and has been succeeded by another dog, Gigi. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Humane Society.

Owen was popular through his Instagram account and a vital advocate in PHS fundraising throughout his dog life.

The PHS 50/50 Lottery allows participants to win money while providing financial support at PHS’s Animal Care Centre. In addition to the 50/50, the draw features Owen's ‘Ruff’le, a chance to win two patio chairs valued at over $1,700. 

“We're incredibly excited to launch our first-ever PHS 50/50 Lottery,” said Shawn Morey, PHS executive director. “It's a fantastic way for our community to come together and make a difference for animals in need while also having the chance to win beautiful patio chairs through Owen’s ‘Ruff’le.”

The draw will occur on April 17 at 1 p.m. PHS’s social media pages and website will update the public on the 50/50 pot throughout the draw. At the time of this article's publication, the pot was $2,220.

Tickets can be purchased online in packages of 25 for $25, 10 for $10, three for $5 or one for $2.

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$70 Million Winning LOTTO MAX Jackpot Ticket Sold In Kawartha Lakes

Peterborough City and County residents better check their lottery tickets as Tuesday’s $70 Million Winning LOTTO MAX Jackpot ticket was sold in Kawartha Lakes, announced on Wednesday.

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Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) will not reveal the location of the ticket’s sale until a winner has claimed the prize at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto.

The winning numbers were 01, 04, 23, 24, 31, 40 and 48 with 38 as the bonus.

The next LOTTO MAX Jackpot is estimated to be $18 million.

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Ennismore Man Wins $50,000 In Daily Keno July 14 Draw

Ennismore’s Stephen Vance knows how to pick winning numbers as he won $50,000 from his DAILY KENO 8 Pick in the July 14MIDDAY draw, announced on Thursday.

Vance won with a Line 8 Pick at a $2 Bet. Photo courtesy of OLG.

The 63-year-old father and grandfather said he’s been playing the lottery for roughly 40 years. He plays DAILY KENO, LOTTO 6/49, and ONTARIO 49.

“I’ve been playing DAILY KENO for 25 years,” said Vance.

The retiree checked his ticket on the OLG App when discovered his big win.

“My son helped me start the prize claim process,” explained Vance.

He stayed calm when he shared the news with his wife.

“She was overjoyed and couldn’t believe it,” said Vance. “Everyone I’ve told has been so happy.”

He has not made any plans on how to spend his winnings yet according to Ontario Lottery Gaming.

“It’s a nice feeling, I’m not going to lie,” said Vance. “I look forward to the benefits this win will provide in my retirement.”

The winning ticket was purchased at Mister Convenience on Marina Boulevard in Peterborough.

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Peterborough Man's Second-Prize Draw Wins Over $210,000 In LOTTO MAX

Peterborough’s Robert Parker is $212,849.20 richer after winning a LOTTO MAX second prize in the June 30 draw, announced on Tuesday morning.

LOTTO MAX players in Ontario have won over $7.6 billion since 2009, including 97 jackpot wins and 850 MAXMILLIONS prizes. Photo courtesy of OLG.

The 46-year-old truck driver said he enjoys playing LOTTO MAX and LOTTO 6/49.

“My dad used to buy tickets all the time,” said Parker. “I started playing in his honour.”

Parker checked his ticket at the store one morning and discovered his big win.

“It was indescribable,” he explained. “I felt calm when I scanned the ticket, and the cashier was thrilled for me!”

He texted his mother to ask if she was sitting down before sharing the surprising news over the phone.

“I called and said, ‘I’m pretty sure I won.’ She was more excited than I was,” said Parker

He plans to manage his finances with his winnings.

“It would take me a long time to save this money myself,” said Parker. “Life has been a roller coaster but this is going to make things easier. With a win like this, you’re able to put your feet up and take a breath.”

The winning ticket was purchased at Mister Convenience on Orpington Road in Peterborough.

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Trent Lakes Woman Wins Over $80,000 In LOTTO MAX Draw

Trent Lakes’s Adela Caschera has become $82,911.10 richer after getting the second-place LOTTO MAX prize from the July 7 draw, announced on Thursday.

LOTTO MAX players in Ontario have won over $7.6 billion since 2009, including 96 jackpot wins and 844 MAXMILLIONS prizes. Photo courtesy of OLG.

Caschera, a 67-year-old mother of three, said she’s been playing the lottery for over 30 years. She often plays LOTTO MAX and LOTTO 6/49 with ENCORE.

“I’ve been playing the same set of numbers for nearly 10 years,” she said. “Those were the numbers I won on.”

One morning, Caschera checked the winning numbers on her computer and saw that her ticket matched.

“I shouted to my husband and told him the news,” she said. “He was so excited for me. I had to step out and process the win.”

The Trent Lakes mother says she will manage her finances with her winnings and share it with her kids.

“I don’t even know how to explain this feeling,” said Caschera. “I’m so thankful and happy I won.'“

The winning ticket was purchased at Foodland on Buckhorn Road in Buckhorn.

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Cameron Woman Wins $1 Million In Lotto Max Encore Draw

One ‘yes’ later earned 70-year-old Cameron’s Karen Redmond $1 million after matching all seven ENCORE numbers in the exact order from the March 31 draw, announced on Wednesday.

Redmond purchases lottery tickets about twice a month. Lotto Max and Lotto 6/49 are her preferred games and always says yes to ENCORE.

The retiree bought her ticket and kept it in her purse for a couple of months before checking it.

“I was having a yard sale when I took a break to check it,” said Redmond. “When I realized I won, I gave away the rest of the items in my yard sale.”

When she validated her ticket at the store, the machine shut down.

“I couldn’t believe it,” she smiled. “There were a lot of happy tears that day.”

Redmond told her partner about her win when she came come.

“He said, ‘Are you for real?’ We had to sit down because we were in shock,” she explained. “My family and friends couldn’t be happier for me.”

Redmond plans to go on vacation and share her winnings with her children and grandchildren.

“I’ve been excited and sleepless,” she said. “I’m still on cloud nine.”

The winning ticket was purchased at Shoppers Drug Mart on Kent Street in Lindsay.

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Retired Peterborough Woman Wins $250,000 With Instant Crossword

Peterborough’s Elizabeth Adamson is raking it in as she hit the top prize of $250,000 with INSTANT CROSSWORD DELUXE announced by Ontario Lottery Gaming on Friday.

Photo courtesy of OLG.

Adamson is a retiree and typically plays INSTANT CROSSWORDS, LOTTO MAX and LOTTO 6/49.

“When I told husband I thought I won $250,000, we couldn't believe it,” she said. “The family was very emotional when we shared the news.”

Adamson plans to do some home renovations and travel with her winnings.

The winning ticket was purchased at Parklaine Variety on Park Street in Peterborough.

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Peterborough Man Becomes Millionaire Hitting Jackpot With LOTTARIO Draw

Peterborough Robert Farr hit the jackpot of $1,225,254.80 from the Jan. 21 LOTTARIO draw, announced on Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of OLG.

“When choosing numbers, I often close my eyes and poke at my ticket with a pencil,” said Farr.

The 53-year-old checking his ticket at the store when he discovered his win.

“The store clerk handed me a long validation slip and I thought, ‘What just happened?’ I felt numb,” explained Farr.

He plans to help family members, donate to local charities and invest a portion of his winnings.

“I’m happy to be financially stable,” said Farr. It feels very good.”

The winning ticket was purchased at Brookdale Kwik Mart on Chemong Road in Peterborough.

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