Saying yes to Encore paid off for a Chatham man.
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Gordon Milak, matched the last six of seven numbers in exact order in the Oct. 25 Lotto Max draw to win $100,000, according to an Ontario Lottery and Gaming release on Wednesday.
The retired health-care professional is an occasional lottery player with OLG. When stopping for gas, he sometimes picks up a Lotto Max or Lotto 6/49 Quick Pick ticket with Encore.
“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 said in the release, after visiting the OLG Prize Center in Toronto to pick up his winnings.
“When OLG called to confirm my win, the store staff were just as excited as I was.”
As for his plans for the winnings, he looks forward to traveling south of the border with his wife.
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“As soon as I left the store, I shared the good news with my wife. She asked me if it was a joke,” Milak said. “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 center, everyone has been courteous and professional.”
The winning ticket was purchased at the Mobil location at the Real Canadian Superstore on St. Clair Street in Chatham.
Encore offers 22 ways to win and can be played in conjunction with most lottery games for an extra $1. There are two Encore draws every day.
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