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Saying “yes” to Encore paid off for Robert Joki of Grimsby. He matched the last six of seven Encore numbers in the exact order in the Feb. 17, 2024 Lotto 6/49 draw to win $100,000!
Robert says he is not a regular lottery player but decided to get a ticket when he stopped for gas. "I checked my ticket on the OLG app and I was confused when I saw the Big Winner screen. I had to check it twice," he shared while at the OLG Prize Centre to pick up his winnings. "The confusion quickly turned to excitement!"
The skilled trade worker told his wife about his win and she didn't believe him at first. "I scanned the ticket to show her and she was so happy," he smiled.
Robert says this win is all about his children and plans to save it for the future.
"This is pretty sweet," he said. "I never expected to get a prize like this from my $7 ticket. I am humbled by this win.
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 the Esso Circle K on Lake Street in St. Catharines.
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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