Peterborough Teaching Assistant Wins $75,000 On Instant Lucky Lines
/After hitting the top prize on Ontario Lottery Gaming’s Instant Lucky Lines, Peterborough’s Tamara K. is $75,000 richer.
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Ennismore Man Wins Over $120,000 From LOTTO MAX
/Ennismore’s Harry N. has won a LOTTO MAX second prize worth $120,460.40 from the March 31 draw, announced on Tuesday.
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Harry said he has played the lottery since the 1970s and enjoys LOTTO MAX, LOTTO 6/49, and PICK-4.
The 67-year-old postman was at work when he checked his tickets using and discovered his win.
“I saw the winning amount was $120,000 and couldn’t believe it,” said Harry. “I happened to check my ticket on April Fools’ Day so when I told my daughter, she thought it was a joke.”
Harry said he would like to put his winnings toward some home renovations.
“I also purchased my dream car: a Toyota Tacoma,” he said.
The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K on Ward Street in Bridgenorth.
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OLG Makes Fourth-Quarter Payment of Nearly $600,000 to The City of Peterborough
/Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has made its fourth-quarter payment of $597,293 to the City of Peterborough for hosting Shorelines Casino Peterborough, announced on Friday.
Since 1994, host communities have received more than $2.3 billion in non-tax gaming revenue. File Photo.
The fourth quarter ran from Jan. 1 to March 31. Peterborough has received $17,746,336 since the Shorelines opened in October 2018.
During OLG’s fiscal year of April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, Peterborough has received $2,651,125.
These payments to host communities are based on a formula consistently applied across all gaming sites in Ontario using a graduated scale of gaming revenue at the hosted site as stated in a press release.
“OLG shares revenues with host gaming municipalities to help them invest in local priorities, including community services and infrastructure,” said Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP. “These payments generated at Shorelines Casino Peterborough are part of our government’s commitment to support municipalities and to protect what matters most – those critical services families rely on.”
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Trent Lakes Man Becomes Millionaire From LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball Draw
/Jeffrey Groome has become Trent Lakes’s newest millionaire after winning a LOTTO 6/49 prize worth $1 million in the Gold Ball Draw on Dec. 24.
Photo courtesy of OLG.
The 69-year-old said he found out about his big win when he checked his tickets at the gas station.
“I waved my friend over immediately to show him,” said Groome.
With his newfound money, he plans to pay some bills and travel to the Cayman Islands.
“All my life I’ve dreamed of fishing, so I’m finally going to buy a boat too,” said Groome. “This win couldn’t have come at a better time.”
The winning ticket was purchased at Petro-Canada on Highway 35 North in Lindsay.
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OLG Issues Third-Quarter Gaming Revenue Payment to Peterborough of $624,898
/The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has made their third quarter payment totalling $624,898 to the City of Peterborough for hosting Shorelines Casino Peterborough.
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So far during OLG’s fiscal year (April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026), Peterborough has received $2,053,832. Since the gaming site opened in October 2018, Peterborough has amassed $17,149,043.
These payments to host communities are based on a formula in the Municipality Contribution Agreement that is consistently applied across all casino sites in Ontario using a graduated scale of gaming revenue at the hosted site according to a press release.
“Year after year, a share of the revenue from Shorelines Casino Peterborough through OLG’s Municipality Contribution Agreement has been an important source of funding for Peterborough, helping to deliver vital services and helping to enhance the quality of life of local residents,” said Dave Smith, Member of Provincial Parliament for Peterborough-Kawartha. “Communities like ours who host a gaming facility benefit from their share of local casino revenue, while all Ontarians benefit from OLG’s gaming revenues, as 100 per cent of OLG profits are reinvested in communities across the province.”
City of Peterborough Releases OLG Gaming Revenue Spending
/The City of Peterborough has released its funding recipients from revenue by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation as the host community for Shorelines Casino Peterborough.
Since the gaming site opened in October 2018, the City of Peterborough has received $16,524,145. File Photo.
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation revenues totaled $2,717,827 for the 2024/2025 fiscal year.
Examples of how the funding was directed to benefit the community in 2025 include:
$880,900 toward police equipment needs, including replacing vehicles
$500,000 for planting trees
$500,000 toward the City’s commitment of providing $4 million to the Canadian Canoe Museum’s capital campaign for its new facility
$473,000 for Fairhaven long-term care facility’s capital funding
$155,000 for improvements to parks
$89,100 for public art
$75,000 for sport tourism activities
“Being a casino host community allows us to reinvest OLG revenue in areas where it will enhance the quality of life for residents and help our city grow. Thank you to the provincial government and OLG for being a strong partner through these significant investments in community infrastructure,” said Mayor Jeff Leal.
“OLG is proud to be a vital part of the City of Peterborough,” said Kathleen Devine, OLG’s Senior Municipal Relations Manager. “For the last 50 years, since the organization’s start in 1975, 100 per cent of OLG profits are reinvested in Ontario to support provincial priorities. From critical infrastructure to important local programs, to community festivals, OLG’s profits are hard at work in the City of Peterborough and all across our province to build stronger communities. We also appreciate the contribution of gaming employees at Shorelines Casino Peterborough who are making life in Peterborough that much better. When you play at an Ontario casino, you play for Ontario.”
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Peterborough Man Wins Over $50,000 In ONTARIO 49 Draw
/Peterborough’s John Rowe has won the ONTARIO 49 second prize of $50,000 from the Sept. 27 draw, announced on Thursday.
Photo courtesy of OLG.
He also won prizes of $1,000, $750 and $100 on his ONTARIO 49 selections, bringing his total winnings to $51,850.
Rowe said he has been playing the lottery with OLG every week for about 50 years.
“I found out I won at the store, and I was pretty calm,” he said. “It feels great to win,” John continued. “I’ll share this prize with my family, pay some bills, and get started on Christmas shopping.”
The winning ticket was purchased at Jackson Park Convenience on Parkhill Road West in Peterborough.
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OLG Issues Second-Quarter Gaming Revenue Payment to Peterborough of $716,653
/Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has made their second quarter payment totaling $716,653 to the City of Peterborough for hosting Shorelines Casino Peterborough.
Since 1994, host communities have received more than $2.3 billion in non-tax gaming revenue. File Photo.
The quarter was from July 1 to Sept. 30.
During OLG’s fiscal year (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2026), Peterborough has received $1,428,934. Since the gaming site opened in October 2018, Peterborough has amassed $16,524,145 according to a press release.
These payments to host communities are based on a formula consistently applied across all gaming sites in Ontario using a graduated scale of gaming revenue at the hosted site as stated in a press release.
“Peterborough is able to offer local programs and improve the quality of life of our residents through the economic activity generated through revenue from Shorelines Casino Peterborough,” said Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP. “The people of Ontario benefit from OLG’s gaming revenues as 100 per cent of OLG profits are reinvested in the province to support provincial priorities.”
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Peterborough Man Becomes Millionaire With LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball Draw From Sept. 10
/Peterborough’s Clifford Rashotte can call himself a millionaire after winning $1 million from LOTTO 6/49’s Gold Ball Draw on Sept.10, announced on Tuesday.
Photo courtesy of OLG.
The 73-year-old has been playing LOTTO 6/49 and LOTTO MAX for over 20 years. The father of two and grandfather of one says he plays his own numbers, based on family birthdays and anniversaries.
“I was checking my email while in bed, half-asleep, when I saw a message from OLG,” said Rashotte. “I told myself I didn’t win anything and went back to sleep. When I checked again later, I froze.”
He shared the news with his wife and brother, who didn’t believe it at first.
“It was crazy,” explained Rashotte. “I was just so happy and in total disbelief.”
He says he plans to invest his windfall and complete some home renovations.
“You never think it’ll happen to you until it does,” said Rashotte.
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Peterborough Man Hits Top Prize of $50,000 With Instant Cash
/Peterborough’s Cody Sears is $50,000 richer after winning a top prize with Instant Cash in Multi-Win, announced on Friday.
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