NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO LOTTERY AND GAMING CORPORATION
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TORONTO – Helena Bird of Port Colborne has $200,689.20 to put toward her dreams after winning a LOTTO MAX second prize in the July 10, 2020 draw. Helena matched six numbers plus the bonus number to win the prize.
The OLG Prize Centre in Toronto is now accepting in-person prize claim appointments for winning-ticket holders of $10,000 or more. Appointments for prizes of this value will be granted if requested, however prizes up to $49,999.90 do not have to be claimed in-person and customers are encouraged to continue to mail in these claims when possible.
To best protect customers and staff, OLG has put in place appropriate health and safety protocols in accordance with guidelines from public health officials, which include physical distancing measures, the mandatory use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the pre-screening of visitors before granting entry. Future announcements will be made as to when OLG will open appointments to anyone wishing to claim their prize in-person at the Prize Centre.
Since its launch in September 2009, Ontario LOTTO MAX players have won over $5.5 billion, including 76 jackpot wins and 608 MAXMILLIONS prizes, right across the province. LOTTO MAX is $5 per play and draws take place on Tuesdays and Fridays.
The winning ticket was purchased at Jasmine’s Variety on Kent Street in Port Colborne.
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