Cobourg Woman Wins $77,777 On Instant Diamond 7s
/Corrine Mueller of Cobourg won the highest prize of $77,777 on INSTANT DIAMOND 7s announced on Tuesday.
Photo courtesy of OLG.
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$1 Million Unclaimed Winning Lotto 6/49 Ticket Sold in Peterborough
/The guaranteed $1 million prize from the Ontario Lottery Gaming (OLG) Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball is still left unclaimed from the Sept. 24 draw.
File Photo.
The guaranteed $1 million ticket was sold somewhere in Peterborough.
The Gold Ball Draw guarantees the winner will take home either $1 million or the growing jackpot that starts at $10 million and can exceed $60 million.
The winning numbers were: 51598780-01
The next draw on Wednesday has 25 white balls and one gold ball remaining.
Players have until 10:30 p.m. on draw day to purchase tickets at OLG.ca or at authorized OLG retailers.
Peterborough Man Wins Over $50,000 in Lotto Max Win
/Peterborough’s Wayne Palmer is $52,113.10 richer after winning a LOTTO MAX second prize in the Aug. 9, draw announced on Thursday.
Photo courtesy of OLG.
His winning ticket was purchased at Pioneer Snack Express on Lansdowne Street in Peterborough.
The 56-year-old father of two said this was his first big win.
"I mostly play LOTTO MAX and LOTTO 6/49," said Palmer. "This win feels good. If it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone."
He says his plans for the money are going towards some bills, saving for a trip and helping take care of his children.
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Peterborough Woman Takes Home $50,000 With Ontario 49
/Barbara Gautreau of Peterborough is celebrating after winning $50,000 with Ontario 49.
Photo courtesy of OLG.
Gautreau, 60, who plays the lottery weekly says this is her first major win.
She checked her ticket using the OLG app.
"It was pretty dark, so I had to scan it a few times to see if it was real. Then I checked OLG.ca to confirm what I was seeing," she said. "I went right to the store to validate the ticket – it was so fun.”
She says her son was the first person she told.
"He couldn't believe it and is beyond happy for me.”
She plans to pay some bills, take a trip in the winter, and treat her family to a nice dinner.
The winning ticket was purchased at the CNIB Kiosk in Walmart on Chemong Road in Peterborough
Peterborough Woman Will Go Back To School With $100,000 Scratch Ticket Win
/Leslie Coughlin of Peterborough is $100,000 richer after winning the top prize with Instant Mystery Multiplier.
Photo courtesy of OLG.
Coughlin, a 35-year-old retail worker, says she has been playing INSTANT games regularly for 10 years.
"My favourite games are the $10 and $30 tickets. I looked up the odds for this game and thought they were good, so I started buying them regularly," she said.
She discovered her win after scanning the ticket in store.
"I thought I won $10,000 at first. I screamed and I called my mom right away. I went home to take a closer look and realized I won $100,000 – it felt unreal!"
She plans to share her win with her mom and brother.
"When my aunt was alive, she won $77,777 on an INSTANT ticket and shared with my mom. I plan to keep the legacy going and share with my cousin," she said. "Then I will save the rest and go back to school."
The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K on King Street.
A Trip For Ice Cream Ended In $58,069 Lottery Win For Retired Lakefield Farmer
/Debara (Debbie) Bullock of Lakefield is now $58,069 richer after winning a Lotto 6/49 second place prize on July 23.
Photo courtesy of OLG.
Bullock, a retired farmer, is an occasional lottery player who purchases tickets sporadically.
"I went to the store for ice cream and decided to pick up a Quick Pick ticket. I stopped in at the same store a week later and discovered my win," she said. "I had my granddaughter with me and the other customers in the store were congratulating me.”
Bullock says she called her husband right away to share the news, but he didn’t believe her.
"When he realized it was true, he was really excited,” she said. “When I received my cheque, my fingers were tingling. I’ve never won money like this before.”
She shays she plans to pay some bills and purchase a new washer and dryer. She is also considering purchasing a new trailer for their camp.
“I plan to make the most out of every penny of this win.”
The winning ticket was purchased at Mac's on Mathew Street in Marmora.
PRHC Foundation 50/50 Winner Takes Home $38,370
/Laurie Vandean of Peterborough has won $38,370 in the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation Summer 50/50 Lottery, announced on Tuesday.
Photo by Luke Best.
Vandean won with with Ticket Number D-1286692.
Paul Gullo and James Alleston were the Early Bird winners, winning a combined $4,500 in the Early Bird Draws.
To date, more than $375,000 has been awarded over 8 lotteries in the past year.
Proceeds from the Lottery help fund state-of-the-art technology, fuel innovation, and bring lifesaving new services to the region.
Peterborough Woman $100,000 Richer After ENCORE Win
/Carla Guest of Peterborough matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the July 12 LOTTO MAX draw and won $100,000.
Photo courtesy of OLG.
Guest say she is an occasional lottery player and she typically plays LOTTO MAX but doesn't always add ENCORE.
"This is my first big win," she said.
"It was quite the surprise," she said. "I called my husband to tell him, and he was just as shocked as me."
She plans to pay some bills and invest in her future with her win.
"I'd also like to travel and visit family. It's still entirely unbelievable. This will definitely enhance my life," said Guest.
The winning ticket was purchased at Real Canadian Superstore on Borden Avenue in Peterborough.
Peterborough Woman Hits the Jackpot And Wins $1 Million
/Jill Artibello of Peterborough is now $1 million richer after winning the LOTTO MAX draw on June 7.
Photo courtesy of OLG.
Artibello, who is retired, says she has been playing the lottery since LOTTO MAX launched.
The avid sewer and crafter said she checked her tickets at home when she discovered she won big.
"I kept looking and double checking the numbers online. I just couldn't believe it," she said. "I told my sister and she said, 'Stop –you're lying!'"
Artibello plans to share her win with family.
"I will share with my sister, nieces and nephews and my good friend. I will also enjoy a more comfortable retirement and do some work around the house."
The winning ticket was purchased at Shoppers Drug Mart on Charlotte Street in Peterborough.
"I'm so happy. I never dreamed I would win.”
Winner Of PRHC 50/50 Lottery Takes Home $28,272
/Heather Kane of Newcastle has won $28,272 in the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation 50/50 Lottery.
Photo courtesy of PRHC Foundation.
