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TORONTO - Congratulations to Paul Farris of Washago after winning $50,000 in the Nov. 24, 2018 LOTTO 6/49 Super Draw. The LOTTO 6/49 Super Draw offered 50 Guaranteed Prize Draws of $50,000 in addition to the main jackpot and the Guaranteed $1 Million Prize Draw.
Since its launch in June 1982, Ontario LOTTO 6/49 players have won over $12.4 billion in prizes, including 1,364 jackpot wins and 256 Guaranteed $1 Million Prize draws.
The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K on Manitoba Street in Bracebridge.
OLG is a crown agency that develops world-class gaming entertainment for the Province of Ontario.
Acting in a socially responsible way, OLG conducts and manages land-based gaming facilities; the sale of province-wide lottery games; PlayOLG Internet gaming; and the delivery of bingo and other electronic gaming products at Charitable Gaming Centres. OLG is also helping to build a more sustainable horse racing industry in Ontario.
Since 1975, OLG has provided nearly $47 billion to the people and Province of Ontario to support key government priorities like health care; the treatment, prevention and research of problem gambling; and support for amateur athletes.
Each year, proceeds from OLG’s operations also support host communities, Ontario First Nations, lottery retailers and local charities across the province.
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