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Saying “yes” to Encore paid off for Charles Collison of Cambridge. He matched the last six of seven Encore numbers in exact order in the August 16, 2023 Lotto 6/49 draw to win $100,000!
Charles, who works in transportation, says he has been playing Lotto 6/49 since the 1980s. "Ever since one of my neighbours won a Lotto 6/49 jackpot, I've played the same Lotto 6/49 numbers. This ticket was a free play that I added Encore to," he shared while at the OLG Prize Centre to pick up his cheque.
The 57-year-old says he went to the store he usually stops at to check his ticket. "It was busy, so I used the ticket checker," he said. "I saw the screen and thought, 'Oh my God,' and I had to check it again. I waited for the other customers to leave, and I asked the store clerk to come see for herself. I had to sit in my car for a few minutes afterwards to process everything."
Charles said he was feeling frazzled and overwhelmed in that moment. “I knew my blood pressure was up,” he laughed. "My friends and family have told me I really deserve this win. It meant a lot to hear that."
Charles plans to treat himself to some new furniture and invest the majority of his win for the future. "My girlfriend will be having a good Christmas," 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 supports safe play and wants to keep the fun in the game. That’s why OLG is proud to be a leader in promoting responsible gambling with our globally recognized PlaySmart program.
The winning ticket was purchased at Food Mart on Lakeshore Road in Mississauga.
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