4 buddies from the Better Toronto Space are sharing a $1-million Lotto Max prize following a giant lottery win introduced on Tuesday (Dec. 31) by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Company (OLG).
Robert Kotyk, a Mississauga retiree and the most recent member of his lottery group, has been enjoying Lotto Max twice per week for the previous eight months, together with buddies Andrew Infelise of Mississauga, Paul Lehoveczki of Norval and Robert Kenzora of Markham.
The group makes use of the OLG’s fast choose function and all the time provides Encore.
Kotyk picked up the group’s ticket for the Nov. 22 Lotto Max draw, which led to the foursome’s first large lottery win.
“While making a quick stop for gas, I decided to purchase our tickets,” Kotyk recalled throughout to a go to to the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto.
“When I checked this particular ticket and realized we’d won $1 million, I started shaking. It was hard to believe! The store staff were very happy and helpful.”
In disbelief, Kotyk known as his spouse.
Based on a launch from the OLG, Kotyk instructed her: “I think we just won the lottery!”
“Then, I reached out to the guys,” Kotyk added. “It was surreal to share the news with them.”
The group members plan to make use of their winnings to pay bills and mortgages, make investments and take holidays.
Lotto Max gamers in Ontario have gained over $8.9 billion since 2009. Lotto Max is $5 per play and attracts happen on Tuesdays and Fridays.
The group’s successful ticket was bought at Shell on Credit score Valley Highway in Mississauga.
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