KENORA – Melvyn Hanton of Kenora has that “6/49 feeling” after winning a LOTTO 6/49 second prize worth $167,497.90 in the June 22, LOTTO 6/49 draw.
He also won $2 on his ENCORE selection, bringing his total winnings to $167,499.90!
Melvyn, a heavy equipment operator, says he has been playing his numbers for 17 years and this is his first win. "I checked my ticket at the store, and I was shocked. I started to shake when I realized it was real," he shared while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his winnings. "I told my parents, and they were super excited!"
The father of one and grandfather of one say this is a fantastic feeling. "You never know if it will happen to you – but it's amazing!"
Melvyn plans to invest and save his win for retirement. "Maybe I will take my granddaughter to Disneyland," he smiled.
LOTTO 6/49 players in Ontario have won over $13.7 billion in prizes since 1982, including 1,421 jackpot wins and 421 Guaranteed $1 Million Prize draws. LOTTO 6/49 is $3 per play and draws take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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.
The winning ticket was purchased at Luby's 24 Hour on Ninth Street in Kenora.
