NEWS RELEASE
OLG
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Saying “yes” to Encore paid off for Gregory Bell of Welland. He matched the last six of seven Encore numbers in exact order in the October 25, 2023 Lotto 6/49 draw to win $100,000!
Gregory, a 45-year-old husband and father, said he has been playing the lottery on and off over the years. “Lotto 6/49 is my favourite game and I always say yes to Encore,” he shared while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his winnings.
The automotive industry worker said he checked his ticket using the OLG app when he discovered his big win. “I didn’t believe it at first and restarted my app. When the same message came up, I realized I won with Encore.”
“My wife was in the shower. I ran to tell her and show her my phone – my hands were shaking with excitement!” he said.
The first thing Gregory plans to do is pay off his vehicle. “I want to invest the rest for future travel and maybe a downpayment on a house.”
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.
The winning ticket was purchased at Simply Gas on Niagara Street in Welland.
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.
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