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<\/p>\nA Brampton resident is $100,000 richer after a routine ticket check turned into a life-changing moment.<\/p>\n
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) says Joel M. of Brampton won $100,000 in the May 13 Lotto 6\/49 draw after matching the last six of seven Encore numbers in the correct order.<\/p>\n
OLG no longer publicly releases the full names of most lottery winners, identifying them only by their first name and last initial.<\/p>\n
The 59-year-old said he has been playing OLG lottery games for about 20 years and regularly adds Encore to his Lotto 6\/49 and Lotto Max tickets.<\/p>\n
Joel was at home when he decided to scan a handful of tickets using the OLG app.<\/p>\n
The first ticket earned him a free play, while the second produced a modest $2 prize. Then came the third ticket.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs I scanned the last one, the screen lit up with the words \u2018Big Winner!’\u201d Joel recalled while collecting his prize at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto.<\/p>\n
He said he initially froze as he stared at the screen and counted the zeros.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was at a loss for words,\u201d he said. \u201cTears of joy started welling up as I took in the win.\u201d<\/p>\n
Despite the excitement, Joel kept the news to himself for several days because he was busy celebrating his parents\u2019 60th wedding anniversary.<\/p>\n
Only after the festivities were over did he reveal the win to his wife.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile we were having breakfast, I laid the validation slip on the table and told her I\u2019d won $100,000,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Joel said his wife was initially shocked before the reality of the win set in. His children were equally surprised and repeatedly asked whether the prize was real.<\/p>\n
The Brampton winner already has plans for the money. He intends to purchase a new vehicle, share some of the winnings with family members, invest for the future and take a vacation.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt feels amazing to be an OLG lottery winner,\u201d Joel said. \u201cI still can\u2019t believe it.\u201d<\/p>\n
The winning ticket was purchased at Hasty Market on James Potter Road in Brampton.<\/p>\n
Encore is available as an add-on to most lottery games for an additional $1 and offers multiple prize levels through twice-daily draws.<\/p>\n
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Joel M from Brampton.<\/p>\n