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OLG
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Saying “yes” to Encore paid off for Teresa Tereso-Nugent of Alliston.
She matched the last six of seven Encore numbers in exact order in the July 26, 2023 Lotto 6/49 draw to win $100,000.
Teresa, who is self-employed, says this is her first big win and she always adds Encore.
“I play the lottery once a week and I always choose my husband and son’s birthdays for numbers,” she shared while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up her winnings.
The 57-year-old says when she purchased her ticket, she told the cashier, “This is the winning ticket.” When she checked her ticket a week later on the OLG app, she discovered she was right.
“I sent a screenshot to my sister to confirm the win. I tried calling my husband, but he didn’t answer, so I waited until I got home to tell him. He couldn’t believe it.”
Teresa said she has made any plans for her win yet.
“This win feels fantastic,” she said.
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.
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.
The winning ticket was purchased at Shoppers Drug Mart on Major Mackenzie Drive in Maple.
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