TORONTO, ON – Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Iain Campbell and Andrea Mushmanski of Niagara Falls. They matched all seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the January 26, 2022 LOTTO 6/49 draw to win $1 million!
Iain said he was checking a few tickets using the OLG App when he saw a bunch of zeros and thought it was an advertisement. “I scanned the other tickets I had, then came back to this one and realized it was a $1 million win. I checked it over and over before showing Andrea,” he recalled.
“I heard the app say “Winner/Gagnant!” over and over,” said Andrea. “Even before he said anything I saw him shaking.”
Iain said he’s not often surprised or shocked, but this win did just that. “It was such an exciting experience!” he said. “I cried – it was nothing like I have ever felt before,” added Andrea.
They plan to pay bills and share with their children. “I think our retirement will see us enjoying the winters in the Caribbean,” smiled Andrea.
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 booking in-person prize claim appointments at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto. As there are limited appointments, we strongly encourage those witch claims between $1,000 and $49,999.90 to submit their claims online or mail them. Submitting claims online is fast, secure and enables OLG to process the claim in a timely manner. Customers with prizes over $50,000 are asked to call 1-800-387-0098 to discuss available prize claim options.
The winning ticket was purchased at Bob’s Fast & Fresh Convenience on Portage Road in Niagara Falls.
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