Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Bruce Irving of Walters Falls. Bruce matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the July 18, 2020 LOTTARIO draw to win $100,000! Bruce also won $2 on another one of his ENCORE selections, bringing his total winnings to $100,002.

Bruce, 59, said he plays numbers that are a combination of his grandchildren’s birthdays. "I didn't check my tickets for a month," shared Bruce, while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his winnings. "This winning ticket was the second one I scanned. I was surprised and scared,” he admitted.

Bruce plans to purchase a new car for his wife, pay some bills and invest his winnings.

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 is now accepting in-person prize claims by-appointment only for customers with prizes of $1,000 or more who wish to claim at the OLG Prize Centre. To best protect customers and staff, OLG has put in place appropriate health and safety protocols in accordance with guidelines from public health officials, which include physical distancing measures, the mandatory use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the pre-screening of visitors before granting entry. Players should contact the OLG Support Centre at 1-800-387-0098 to discuss available prize claim options or to schedule an appointment.

The winning ticket was purchased at Sunny & Moon on Toronto Street in Markdale.

source: media release