Lindsay Man Wins $100,000 From ENCORE Ticket
/Lindsay’s Dale Aucoin just had to say “yes” and became $100,000 richer, matching the last six of seven numbers on ENCORE announced on Friday.
Photo courtesy of OLG.
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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.
Photo courtesy of OLG.
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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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.
The 48-year-old building manager said that this was her first big lottery win.
“It was 2 a.m. when I actually played my ticket and realized I won big. My heart was beating so fast, I was so excited,” she said.
When she told her husband with five kids of the win, he didn’t believe her at first.
"We always joke that we have a winning ticket so of course he thought I was joking again," she said. "That’s when he checked for himself and we hugged each other and jumped up and down. It was great!"
Mueller wants to put a down payment on a house, and a new car and plans to go on a cruise with her winnings.
The winning ticket was purchased at the Port Hope ONMarket on the Highway 401 Eastbound ONroute. The payment was given on Oct. 4.
$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.
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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.
