NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO LOTTERY AND GAMING CORPORATION
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TORONTO – William Bradley of Arthur was struck by the LIGHTNING LOTTO jackpot on Jan. 29, 2021. The top prize, which started at $125,000, had grown to $371,935.20 before it was won! William also won $2 on another one of his LIGHTNING LOTTO selections, bringing his total winnings to $371,937.20!
“The first time I played LIGHTNING LOTTO I won $17 so I’ve been playing it ever since,” shared the great-grandfather while at the OLG Prize Centre to pick up his winnings.
The farmer, who raises quarter horses, said it was the day of his 82nd birthday when he purchased his ticket. “I was out running errands that day and was compelled to play a round of LIGHTNING LOTTO,” he shared. “The clerk at the store was so excited for me. I was calm and cool – she asked me what was wrong because I wasn’t as excited as her,” he laughed.
William said he may purchase some land with his winnings and share with his family. “When it’s safe to travel again, I plan to do some exploring – I’ve always wanted to go to Ireland,” he concluded.
In accordance with government-issued lockdown measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, OLG is currently limiting the number of in-person prize claim appointments at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to only those 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 availability of in-person prize claims.
LIGHTNING LOTTO players can win a jackpot on the spot! Match all five numbers in any one line on your LIGHTNING LOTTO ticket with those drawn earlier that day to win the jackpot. The top prize starts at $125,000 and grows with ticket sales. Each $2 Quick Pick consists of three lines of five numbers from 1 to 49. LIGHTNING LOTTO is available exclusively at lottery retailers. Odds of winning any prize are 1 in 4.47. For more information on How to Play as well as full prize details and odds of winning, visit OLG.ca.
The winning ticket was purchased at Pioneer Snack Express on Wellington Road in Arthur.
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