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ONTARIO LOTTERY AND GAMING CORPORATION
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Christopher Winterbottom of St. Catharines is celebrating after winning an Ontario 49 top prize worth $2 million in the Oct. 6, 2021 draw.
Chris, a 37-year-old single dad, said he chose his own numbers which are a combination of significant dates and numbers. “These are the numbers I won on and will continue to play.”
The service manager said he scanned his ticket using the OLG App and thought he won $2,000 at first. “When I realized I won $2 million I was kind of taken aback! I’m pretty sure you could have seen my heart pounding out of my chest.”
Chris said telling his son about his win was the best moment. “Seeing the look on his face is when it really felt real to me. I feel so fortunate. This is an incredible opportunity to share joy with the people I love the most.”
Chris said the first thing he wants to do is take his son’s basketball team to Footlocker to give all the children a shopping spree. “I can’t wait to see the look on their faces!” he smiled. “This win gives me the opportunity to brighten people’s days with small acts of kindness.”
He said his main goal is to donate to the cancer centre in honour of his mother’s journey. “I would love to have her name on a plaque so everyone can know how much of a warrior she is,” he concluded.
ONTARIO 49 is $1 per play and the draws take place every Wednesday and Saturday. Combination Play is available in five-, seven-, eight- and nine-number selections. Tickets are sold until 10:30 p.m. Visit the ONTARIO 49 page on OLG.ca for more information.
The winning ticket was purchased at Shell Food Mart on Schmon Parkway in Thorold.
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