Ontario has a well-developed lottery operation across the province, providing gaming enthusiasts with the chance to win big by simply participating. This year has been quite eventful for the Peterborough area in this sense, with the most recent impressive winning claimed by Rebecca Carpenter, 35, who will remember the month of November as the time she became CA$267,172 richer.
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation is undoubtedly a leading force in the sector, as it is on a constant pursuit of providing its gaming patrons with riveting offerings. Lotto Max is one of the exciting opportunities for a surprising windfall at any given regular draw. This month was a lucky one for Mrs. Carpenter as she was able to purchase the lucky ticket which brought her the unexpected prize.
OLG Prize Center in Toronto Welcomes Many Winners
As it often happens with lottery prizes, the winner did not expect anything out of the ordinary to happen at all. OLG provides its players with a convenient mobile app which allows them to check whether or not their ticket rings them any cash prize. Mrs. Carpenter said she was casually scanning her ticket via the app when she found out she is actually the winner of the November 9 draw and therefore much richer than the previous day.
She was quick to share the good news with her loved ones, but nevertheless, this did not make the entire situation any less unbelievable. The lucky purchase of the ticket took place at the Circle K convenience store located in Bridgenorth, some 7 miles from Peterborough. With the help of this unexpected winning the life of the manufacturing factory employee could completely change. When she arrived at the OLG Prize Center in Toronto she confirmed her big plans for the jackpot.
First and foremost, she intends on celebrating her mother’s 60th birthday in the best way possible for her – with a trip to sunny Greece. Once this goal is reached she has plans for buying a shiny red Chevrolet pickup truck. This year has been especially fortunate for residents of the area, as this August made another player having purchased Lotto MAX ticket in Peterborough CA$10 million richer.
Retired Electrician Becomes an Overnight Millionaire
The first days of August brought the news that the draw on August 3 turned out being especially fortunate for one Lotto MAX enthusiast. Each player has the right to claim their prize in a 12-month period printed on the ticket itself. Barry Combdon of Lake St. Peter needed about three weeks to come to terms with his new status of millionaire and to make his way to the OLG Prize Center in Toronto.
Mr. Combdon received the good news at a gas station and remained in a state of disbelief for the following weeks until he laid hands on the coveted check. The lucky ticket was purchased at Linkie’s General Store and Gas Bar on Highway 127, completely transforming his life. When asked whether he has any plans for the fortune, the retired electrician stated that he intends on purchasing several new vehicles, as well as provide his family with any financial help they might need.
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