NEWS RELEASE
OLG
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Robert Rowe of Coldwater is celebrating after winning an ONTARIO 49 second prize worth $50,000 in the May 28 draw. He also won $3 on another one of his ONTARIO 49 selections, bringing his total winnings to $50,003!
Rowe, a retiree, says he just made up the winning numbers he played.
"They're nothing specific. I checked my ticket using the OLG App when I discovered my win. I got so excited; I had to check again," he shared while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his winnings.
The 64-year-old father of two says his wife is even more excited about this win than he is. "It's very nice; I feel very good!"
He plans to pay some bills and travel with his winnings.
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 in. 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.
ONTARIO 49 is $1 per play, and the draws take place every Wednesday and Saturday. Combination Play is available in five-, seven-, eight- and nine-number selections. Tickets are sold until 10:30 p.m. Visit the ONTARIO 49 page on OLG.ca for more information.
The winning ticket was purchased at McKellar General Store on Centre Road in McKellar.
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