TORONTO, ON – Glen of Maple won “Ontario’s jackpot” – $469,028.90 in the February 4, 2023 LOTTARIO draw.
Glen, who works in the automotive industry, says this is his second big win! ""I won $100,000 on ENCORE last year,"" he shared while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his winnings. ""LOTTARIO is my favourite game.""
The 62-year-old checked his ticket while at the gas station. ""I thought I won $4,000 at first but I looked at all the numbers and realized I won big. I was shouting, 'Yes! Yes! Yes!' It was euphoric!""
Glen told his friend of 40 years and his wife about the big win. ""They're so happy for me. My wife and I are so excited,"" he smiled.
He plans to save for retirement and take a vacation to Florida and Newfoundland.
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The winning ticket was purchased at Variety Plus on Major Mackenzie Drive in Maple.