A retired healthcare professional from Chatham plans to travel south of the border with his wife after winning $100,000 in the Lotto Max draw at the end of October.
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) said Gordon Milak of Chatham matched the last six of seven Encore numbers in exact order in the October 25, 2024 Lotto Max draw.
According to the OLG, Milak is an occasional lottery player and picks up a Lotto Max or Lotto 6/49 Quick Pick ticket with Encore from time to time when he stops for gas.
Milak said he's thrilled with his recent big win!
“I was at the grocery store when I scanned my LOTTO MAX ticket using the ticket checker. Seeing the prize amount was a bit surreal,” Milak recalled, while visiting the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his winnings. “When OLG called to confirm my win, the store staff were just as excited as I was!"
Milak said his wife didn't believe it at first when he shared the good news with her.
“As soon as I left the store, I shared the good news with my wife. She asked me if it was a joke,” he laughed. “When she realized it was true, she was stunned. I feel very fortunate. Winning has been a great experience. From the call at the store to the staff at the OLG Prize Centre, everyone has been courteous and professional.”
The winning ticket was purchased at Mobil @ Real Canadian Superstore on St. Clair Street in Chatham.