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Janet Beighton of Innisfil is celebrating after winning an Ontario 49 second prize worth $50,000 in the Oct. 7, 2023 draw.
Janet, who works in finance, says she is a regular lottery player and always plays Ontario 49, Lottario, Lotto 6/49 and Lotto Max. "I always play the Quick Picks. This is my first big win," she shared while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up her windfall.
"I was at home early one morning when I decided to check my tickets using the OLG app," Janet recalled. "I saw $50,000 and thought I had to get a magnifying glass to see for sure. I must have jumped up quickly because the dog started barking. My husband came to see what was going on and I showed him the win!"
"I was so shocked. It hasn't registered yet. I will put this win in the bank for now and wait until I can fully accept that it's real!" she laughed. "I may treat myself to some new appliances."
Ontario 49 is $1 per play and the draws take place every Wednesday and Saturday. Combination Play is available in five-, seven-, eight- and nine-number selections. Tickets are sold until 10:30 p.m. Visit the Ontario 49 page on OLG.ca for more information.
The winning ticket was purchased at Sandy Cove Variety on Lockhart Road in Innisfil.
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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