Million Dollar Winner From Hearst
TORONTO, ON – Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Yvon Jean of Hearst. Yvon matched all seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in theDecember 27, 2019 LOTTO MAX draw to win $1 million!
Yvon, a 59-year-old repair shop owner, said he has been playing LOTTO MAX and LOTTO 6/49 for nearly 30 years. “This ticket was actual given to me as a gift,” he shared while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his winnings.
When Yvon learned of his big win he said he couldn’t believe it at first. “I thought it was a joke!”
Yvon has no specific plans for his windfall right now but is hoping to purchase a boat in the future.
ENCORE offers 22 ways to win and can be played in conjunction with most lottery games for an extra $1. There is an ENCORE draw every day.
In accordance with government-issued lockdown measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, OLG is currently limiting the number of in-person prize claim appointments at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to only those that require a face-to-face interview. Customers with prizes over $50,000 are asked to call 1-800-387-0098 to discuss available prize claim options. Prize claims up to $49,999.90 should continue to be submitted by mail. The health and safety of our customers and employees remains our top priority and OLG looks forward to providing future updates on the availability of in-person prize claims.
The winning ticket was purchased at Hearst Corner Store on George Street in Hearst.
