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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Lakehurst Man Wins $1 Million From Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Draw

Lakehurst’s Michael McGlashan is the county's next millionaire, winning a $1 million LOTTO 6/49 prize in the Gold Ball Draw announced on Tuesday.

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His win was from the Sept. 24 draw and purchased his ticket at Chemong Variety on Chemong Road in Peterborough.

The 59-year-old father and grandfather said he is a regular lottery player and only plays LOTTO 6/49.

“I heard on the radio while driving to work that someone in Peterborough won $1 million,” explained McGlashan. “I turned to my son and said, ‘Wow that could be me.’ And he said with a laugh, ‘No way!’”

McGlashan checked his ticket three days later and discovered he won the $1 million.

“I told my son and stepson first,” he said. “They were ecstatic and so happy for me. I feel like a million bucks!”

McGlashan says he plans to make some investments and consider retirement.

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Lindsay Wife and Husband Hit Lottery Jackpot of Over $21 Million

Gary and Karry Stata have become Lindsay’s newest jackpot winners claiming $21,593,703,80 from the Ontario Lottery Gaming’s (OLG) Lotto 6/49 from their Feb. 26 draw.

Photo courtesy of OLG.

The married couple of 45 years discovered their win while watching the news.

“We only play Lotto 6/49,” said Gary while collecting the winnings. “This is our first big win.”

He purchased his lottery ticket at Tom’s Variety on Kent Street in Lindsay after seeing an advertisement for the jackpot.

“I was watching the news and saw that someone in our community had a winning ticket,” explained Gary. “I was at home when I compared our numbers to the winning numbers on OLG.ca and noticed they matched. I can’t even tell you how many times we looked at this ticket and thought something must be wrong.”

Karry called her daughter immediately after discovering the couple’s win.

“We called our daughter right away. She could tell by my voice that something was up,” exclaimed Karry. “She was just as shocked as we were.”

The couple said winning the lottery was a surreal moment and still in disbelief.

“It’s still hard to imagine this is where we are,” said Gary.

“We’re just regular Kraft dinner and fried bologna people,” laughed Karry.

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Over $21.5 Million Lottery Ticket Sold in Kawartha Lakes

Kawartha Lakes may have a new multi-millionaire as a Lotto 6/49 ticket worth $21,593,703.80 was sold in the area for Saturday’s draw confirmed by the Ontario Lottery Gaming in a press release.

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The winning numbers of the draw were 06, 08, 12, 16, 24 and 35 with 25 as the bonus number.

Players can check their tickets online at OLG’s website or with the OLG app. Numbers can be confirmed by calling 1-866-891-8946.

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Peterborough Man Turns $1 Into $100,000 From Encore Lottery Win

Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Peterborough’s David Anderson as he matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers exactly to win $100,000 announced Wednesday.

David Anderson purchased his winning ticket at a Circle K on Hunter Street on Nov. 13. Photo Courtesy of OLG.

His draw was made on Nov. 13 through his LOTTARIO ticket that earned him which brought his total winnings to $100,008.

Anderson, a sheet metal worker, says he plays the lottery frequently.

"I enjoy playing LOTTO 6/49, LOTTO MAX and LOTTARIO. I always buy ENCORE," he said.

David was having a coffee before taking his grandchildren out when he decided to check his ticket.

"I called my partner and said, 'I think we won $100,000,’” he exclaimed.

He plans to complete some home renovations and invest his winnings.

"Things in life are going to be a bit easier. It's just hitting me now," said Anderson.

The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K on Hunter Street in Peterborough.

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Ennismore Woman Wins over $200,000 In Lottery Winnings

Anne Hickey of Ennismore has $208,034.90 to put toward her dreams after winning a LOTTO MAX second prize in the Sept. 8, 2020 draw announced Thursday.

LOTTO MAX players in Ontario have won over $6.5 billion since 2009 including 87 jackpot wins and 714 MAXMILLIONS prizes, right across the province. Photo Courtesy of OLG.

Her ticket was purchased at Sullivan’s General Store on Ennis Road in Ennismore.

Hickey is a regular lottery player with LOTTO MAX and LOTTO 6/49 being her favourite games.

“I’ve been playing the same numbers for the last five years, which won me this prize,” she said.

The 63-year-old discovered her win after using the OLG Lottery App on her phone late one night.

“I was sleepy, but when I saw Big Winner, I was wide awake,” she laughed.

The avid gardener plans to use her winnings to fund her retirement.

“I’m going to make some investments and be responsible,” smiled Hickey. “But I do plan to treat myself to some new glasses.”

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Peterborough People Keep Winning In The Lottery

OK, so Peterborough's John Pirie won $10 million in the Lotto 6/49 last year.  And, oh yeah, Peterborough's Michael Jennings won $100,000 playing Poker Lotto last year, too. And now more... in 2015. While the big lottery ticket worth $35 million was sold to someone in Toronto—who has yet to confirm their prize—two winning Encore tickets were also sold in the province last week, and one of those was in Peterborough. Naturally. Either Peterborogh people are buying a lot of lottery tickets or we just have good luck. Or somewhere in between.

John Pirie wins in 2014

Michael Jennings wins in 2014

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