NEWS RELEASE
OLG
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Jacquelynn Onilla of Erin can realize her dreams after winning $500,000 in the June 8, 2021 Lotto Max draw. Jacquelynn shared a $1 million MaxMillions prize with another ticket.
Jacquelynn, a 33-year-old administrative assistant, said she’s not a regular lottery player and only played Lotto Max because the jackpot was high.
“I was at my mom’s when I saw the OLG email – my step-dad said it must be spam,” she shared while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up her winnings. “Then I logged into my account and saw I won big!”
The mother of one said she plans to buy a house, save for her wedding, help her mom, and put the rest away for her son.
“Everyone’s life has changed with this win – it’s a peace of mind, especially after the pandemic. I can spend time with my son and fiancé and not worry!” she concluded.
OLG is currently booking in-person prize claim appointments at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto only for those claims that require a face-to-face interview. Customers with prizes over $50,000 are asked to call 1-800-387-0098 to discuss available prize claim options. Prize claims up to $49,999.90 should continue to be submitted by mail. The health and safety of our customers and employees remains our top priority and OLG looks forward to providing future updates on the further availability of in-person prize claims.
Lotto Max players in Ontario have won over $6.5 billion since 2009, including 87 jackpot wins and 714 MaxMillions prizes, right across the province. Lotto Max is $5 per play and draws take place on Tuesdays and Fridays.
The winning ticket was purchased on OLG.ca.
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