Peterborough Woman Wins $42,472.50 With PRHC 50/50

The Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation has wrapped up their January/February 50/50 Lottery and announced Christina Dicosmo of Peterborough as the winner of the $42,472.50 prize.

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Dicosmo won with Ticket Number D-1817142 and chose the $2,000 bonus prize.

The next 50/50 Lottery starts now.

Buying early guarantees being entered into both Early Bird Draws – “WINter Wednesdays” with a prize of $1,000 each.

The grand prize winner will recieve the Grand Prize of the growing jackpot plus a Bonus Prize of a $2,500 Resorts of Ontario Gift Certificate OR $2,000 cash.

The Lottery runs until March 31 with the winner drawn on April 1.

Ticket options include 10 tickets for $10, 40 tickets for $20, 160 tickets for $40 or 400 for $75. Ticket buyers must be 18 years of age or older and in the province of Ontario to play.

Tickets are available online only.

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Grand Prize Winner Of Holiday Shopping Passport Announced

Arlene Petrany of Peterborough has been named as winner of the Holiday Shopping Passport grand prize draw.

Arlene Petrany, Holiday Shopping Passport Grand Prize Winner and Terry Guiel, DBIA Executive Director posing outside the DBIA office. Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA.

Petrary’s winning Holiday Shopping Passport was drawn on January 12 at the Peterborough DBIA.

“I absolutely love downtown Peterborough, I always have. There are so many amazing shops and restaurants. I can't wait until everything opens up again”, said Petrany.

The winning passport came from Things from Mom’s Basement located at 192 Charlotte St.

This year the Holiday Shopping Passport program saw a 15% increase in participation generating a little over 2.6 million in local spending.

“Congratulations to Arlene Petrany on winning this year grand prize draw and a special thanks to everyone who prioritized shopping downtown this holiday season. I am incredibly proud of our community’s steadfast support for our downtown and I am hopeful that local support will continue to flourish in 2022,” said Terry Guiel, Executive Director of the Peterborough DBIA.

The Holiday Shopping Passports ran from Nov. 8 to Jan. 12. Throughout the program shoppers were rewarded with a passport stamp for every $10 they spent at a participating location. Each completed passport (20 stamps) were entered into a draw, including three early bird draws of $500 in Boro gift cards.

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PRHC 50/50 Grand Prize Winner Announced

The Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation has wrapped up their December 50/50 Lottery and has announced Wendy Bianco as the winner.

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Bianco, who is from Peterborough, won with ticket number C-1374879.

The winning amount was $44,252, and she chose the @2,000 cash bonus prize.

In addition to the Grand Prize winner, there were four Early Bird winners, each winning $500 cash.

The proceeds from the 50/50 Lottery will help fund the equipment and technology that form the foundation of patient care.

Tickets for the next 50/50 draw are on sale now. Ticket options include 10 tickets for $10, 40 tickets for $20, 160 tickets for $40 or 400 for $75. Ticket buyers must be 18 years of age or older and in the province of Ontario to play.

Click here for more information and to buy tickets. The grand prize draw will be on Feb. 17.

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Lindsay Man Wins $75,000 On Instant Poker Ticket

Trent Kroll, 58, of Lindsay is celebrating after winning the top prize of $75,000 with an Instant Poker ticket.

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Kroll purchased the ticket at Shell on Lindsay Street in Lindsay, and asked the clerk to pick the ticket for him.

“I was watching TV while playing my tickets with my lucky dime when I realized I won,” said Kroll. “My heart stopped, and mind started racing. I thought this couldn’t be real, and checked my ticket using the OLG App about 30 times.”

The avid fisherman and outdoor enthusiast says when he called his sister to tell her the news he had a hard time getting the words out.

“She had to ask me, ‘What are you saying?’”

Kroll said he plans to use his winnings to pay bills and get a place of his own.

“I am dumbfounded-it hasn’t really sunk in yet. I feel like I’m in a daze,” he said.

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PRHC Foundation November 50/50 Winner Takes Home Over $40,000

The Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation has wrapped up their November 50/50 Lottery and announced Mary Overholt of Peterborough the winner.

Photo courtesy of PRHC.

Overholt won the grand prize of $39,855 and chose the $2,000 cash bonus prize.

In addition to the Grand Prize winner, there were two lucky Early Bird winners, each winning $1,000 cash.

The proceeds from the 50/50 Lottery will support PRHC.

Tickets for the December Lottery are on sale now, just in time for the holidays.

Buying early guarantees entry into both Early Bird Draws – “WINter Wednesdays” where a total of four winners will take home $500 each, plus have the chance at winning the Grand Prize of the growing jackpot plus a Bonus Prize of a $2,500 Resorts of Ontario Gift Certificate OR $2,000 cash.

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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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Local Woman Wins Over $66k with PRHC Foundation 50/50 Draw

The Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation has wrapped up their first ever 50/50 Lottery and announced local woman Judy Johnston as the winner.

Photo courtesy of PRHC Foundation.

Johnston won $66,902.50 with ticket number A-2580031 and chose the $2,500 Resorts of Ontario Gift Certificate bonus prize.

Launched on September 15 and featuring Early Bird Prizes in addition to the Grand Prize, the proceeds from the 50/50 Lottery directly support the PRHC Foundation.

Tickets for the November lottery are on sale now.

‘Thousand Dollar Thursday’ draws will be held on Nov. 18 and 25, and will award one winner $1,000.

The November lottery runs until Nov. 29 with the winner drawn on Nov. 30. The grand prize is a growing jackpot plus a bonus prize of a $2,500 Resorts of Ontario Gift Certificate or $2,000 cash.

Ticket options include 10 tickets for $10, 40 tickets for $20, 160 tickets for $40 or 400 tickets for $75. Ticket buyers must be 18 years of age or older and in the province of Ontario to play.

Tickets can only be purchased online at www.prhcfoundation5050.com

“There are significant investments needed to fund the technological advancements and essential medical equipment required to support great patient care,” said Lesley Heighway, PRHC Foundation President and CEO. “That’s why the support of the community is so important. The proceeds from the new 50/50 Lottery will help fund the equipment and technology that form the foundation of patient care.”

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Peterborough Man Wins $50,000 From the Lottery

Peterborough’s Eduardo Bossio knows how to pick his numbers as he won $50,000 from the Daily Keno 8 Pick on the Sept. 13 evening draw announced Wednesday.

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Eduardo, a 55-year-old father, said he is a regular lottery player and discovered his win right after the draw.

“I checked the winning numbers on the OLG App and saw they matched,” he said. “I looked at it over and over to make sure. I kept saying ‘Thank you, God!’”

He plans to invest his winnings.

“I feel very blessed and grateful,” he concluded.

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Omemee Man Becomes $75,000 Richer With Instant Scratch Ticket Win

One scratch ticket later and Omemee’s Robert Kimmerly finds himself $75,000 richer after scratching off an INSTANT XWORDS winning the top prize.

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Kimmerly was officially paid last Friday according to the Ontario Lottery Gaming’s website.

The ticket was purchased at a Mister Convenience on King Street East in Omemee.

INSTANT XWORDS scratch-and-win tickets are available for $3 each with the grand prize at $75,000. The odds of winning any prize are 1 in 3.55.

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Peterborough Resident Wins $100,000 Encore Prize

Duncan Blowes of Peterborough has won $100,000 after he matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in the exact order in the July 16 LOTTO MAX draw.

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The 24-year-old construction worker said he is an occasional lottery player.

“I like to play when the jackpot is high,” he said. “I scanned my ticket on my phone and thought something was wrong. When I showed my girlfriend, she started jumping up and down. That’s when I realized it was real.”

Duncan plans to take a beach vacation when it is safe to travel and use the rest for a down payment on a house.

The winning ticket was purchased at Ultramar Expressmart on Highway 7 in Peterborough.

“It was so shocking – I struggled to believe it was real for a little while. I had to take a knee for a moment to compose myself!” he said.

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