Stevensville restaurant worker feeling 'blessed' after $1M lottery win

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ONTARIO LOTTERY AND GAMING CORPORATION
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Saying “yes” to Encore paid off for Scott Mclean of Stevensville. Scott matched all seven Encore numbers in exact order in the Oct. 28, 2020 Lotto 6/49 draw to win $1 million!

"I play the lottery twice a week and I always play Encore," shared Scott, while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his winnings.

The 46-year-old restaurant worker used the Ticket Checker when he discovered his big win. "I saw the $1 million and didn't believe it!"

“I feel so blessed. My kids are the greatest blessing life has given me and this is the next best thing,” he smiled.

Scott plans to purchase a house, pay some bills and take care of his children with his winnings. "My biggest worry in life has been how to provide my kids with a university education and this allows me to fund the education of their dreams," he concluded.

Encore offers 22 ways to win and can be played in conjunction with most lottery games for an extra $1. There is an Encore draw every day.

OLG is now accepting in-person prize claims by-appointment only for customers with prizes of $1,000 or more who wish to claim at the OLG Prize Centre. To best protect customers and staff, OLG has put in place appropriate health and safety protocols in accordance with guidelines from public health officials, which include physical distancing measures, the mandatory use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the pre-screening of visitors before granting entry. Players should contact the OLG Support Centre at 1-800-387-0098 to discuss available prize claim options or to schedule an appointment.  

The winning ticket was purchased at Petro Canada on Oakwood Drive in Niagara Falls.

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