NEWS RELEASE
OLG
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Theresa Book of St. Catharines has that “6/49 feeling” after winning the guaranteed $1 million prize in the Oct. 21, 2020, Lotto 6/49 draw.
Theresa checked her numbers online when she discovered her big win. “It was very exciting,” she shared while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up her winnings. “I told my kids right away – they were very happy for me,” she smiled.
Theresa hasn’t thought of any plans for her windfall yet.
In accordance with government-issued lockdown measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, OLG is currently limiting the number of in-person prize claim appointments at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to only those that require a face-to-face interview. Customers with prizes over $50,000 are asked to call 1-800-387-0098 to discuss available prize claim options. Prize claims up to $49,999.90 should continue to be submitted by mail. The health and safety of our customers and employees remains our top priority and OLG looks forward to providing future updates on the availability of in-person prize claims.
Lotto 6/49 players in Ontario have won over $13 billion in prizes since 1982, including 1,396 jackpot wins and 355 guaranteed $1 million prize draws. Lotto 6/49 is $3 per play and draws take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
The winning ticket was purchased at Avondale on Ontario Street in St. Catharines.
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