TORONTO, ON – Luigi Zomparelli of Woodbridge won “Ontario’s jackpot” – $399,497.80 in the April 2, 2022 LOTTARIO draw.
Luigi, a 74-year-old retiree, said he’s been playing the lottery since the very beginning. “I play LOTTARIO regularly – this ticket was a free play!” he shared while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his winnings. “I was having my coffee, checking my tickets when I realized I had three numbers right off the bat. When I saw I had all six numbers I couldn’t believe it.”
The father and grandfather headed to the store to verify in the ticket checker. “I’ve never won anything like this before – it’s hard to believe it’s actually true.”
He plans to share with family and possibly treat himself to a new car.
OLG is booking in-person prize claim appointments at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto. We strongly encourage those with claims between $1,000 and $49,999.90 to submit them online or mail them, as appointment availability at this prize level is limited. Submitting claims online is fast and secure. Customers with prizes over $50,000 are asked to call 1-800-387-0098 to discuss available prize claim options.
LOTTARIO launched in 1978 as Ontario’s first terminal lotto game. Tickets are $1 and the draws take place every Saturday. Tickets purchased before 10:30 p.m. on Fridays are eligible for the Early Bird draw. Visit the LOTTARIO page on OLG.ca for more information.
The winning ticket was purchased at Pine Valley Convenience on Willis Road in Woodbridge.
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