NEWS RELEASE
OLG
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TORONTO – It was a big hit for Paul Desjardins of St. Catharines when he matched 12 of 12 winning numbers to win $250,000 with Hit Or Miss (Feb. 25, 2020 Draw #0171232). He also won an additional $2 on another Hit Or Miss draw, bringing his total winnings to $250,002.
A 75-year-old great-grandfather, Paul has been playing this set of numbers for about a year.
“It was a shock! I looked at the Customer Display Unit and saw the Big Winner message,” he shared, while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to collect his cheque.
“I had no idea how much I won. When the cashier told me, I thought ‘Holy smokes,’ my daughter is going to go nuts! When I told her she said, ‘Dad, you’re one lucky guy!’”
The retired factory worker plans to buy a new truck.
“I’ve been driving the one I have for 16 years. I’m going to get the top of the line and give my old truck to my grandson,” he smiled. Paul plans to share the rest of his winnings with his family.
“This feels pretty good. I’d still love to win the Lotto Max though,” he laughed.
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.
Hit Or Miss is an exciting lottery game where players can win a top prize of $250,000 by matching all or none of the numbers drawn. Players can watch the draws on the OLG Lottery App or on OLG.ca. Hit Or Miss is $2 per play and is only available at OLG retail locations. Visit the Hit Or Miss page on OLG.ca for more information.
The winning ticket was purchased at Avondale on Scott Street in St. Catharines.
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