Toronto, ON – Mary McGarry of St. Marys has that “6/49 feeling” after winning a Guaranteed $1 Million Prize in the June 16, 2021 LOTTO 6/49 draw.
Mary, a 65-year-old kokum (grandmother in Ojibway), said she is a regular lottery player who used to play with her late brother. “When my brother would purchase our ticket, he’d say, ‘This one’s the winner Mary!’” Mary’s brother, James, was a residential school survivor. “Now when I purchase my tickets, I say to my brother, ‘This one’s the winner, James!’ to honour his memory.”
Mary said when she checked her ticket on the OLG Lottery App and saw Big Winner she took a screen shot and sent it to her son with the caption OMG OMG OMG. “I asked him to double check online, and he said congratulations Mom, you won a million dollars! I started screaming!”
The health care industry retiree said she was so excited and emotional. “It made me think of my brother – the joy is incredible. I can positively impact the lives of my loved ones and ensure my grandkids all have education funds.”
Mary plans to visit family in northern Ontario and share her win with family.
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 6/49 players in Ontario have won over $13.4 billion in prizes since 1982, including 1,407 jackpot wins and 384 Guaranteed $1 Million Prize draws. LOTTO 6/49 is $3 per play and draws take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
The winning ticket was purchased at McDonalds Your Independent Grocer on Queen Street in St. Marys.
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