A retired Sarnia man, who has been enjoying the lottery for the previous 40 years, is celebrating a $100,000 ENCORE win.
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Company (OLG) mentioned John McClelland matched the final six of seven ENCORE numbers in precise order within the August 21, 2024 LOTTO 6/49 draw.
McClelland mentioned he is thrilled.
“I used to be on the retailer once I determined to test my ticket on the ticket checker. I should have scanned it 4 or 5 instances as I repeated, to myself, ‘This can’t be actual!’ I then had the ticket validated on the lottery terminal. I used to be in awe as that little blue machine lit up, as did my eyes,” mentioned McClelland whereas choosing up his winnings on the OLG prize centre in Toronto. “My legs grew to become weak, and I might really feel my blood strain rising. It was an unreal second.” “I shared the information with my companion and all she might say was, ‘No way!’ Profitable positive put a smile on each of our faces. Even my canine was glad,” he laughed. “This win is a blessing and has been an incredible expertise. Saying I really feel fortunate is an understatement! I can lastly say, ‘I, John, am a lottery winner!'”
In the interim, he plans to speculate and save his winnings. ENCORE affords 22 methods to win and could be performed at the side of most lottery video games for an additional $1.
There are two ENCORE attracts day-after-day. The profitable ticket was bought at Wellington Comfort on Wellington Road in Sarnia.
