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Sault woman wins over $300K in LOTTARIO

Donna Ralph became a winner in the June 11 LOTTARIO draw, receiving $356,461.60
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Sault resident Donna Ralph became a winner in the June 11 LOTTARIO draw, receiving $356,461.60.

Sault resident Donna Ralph became a winner in the June 11 LOTTARIO draw, receiving $356,461.60.

Ralph, who said she has been playing the lottery for decades, says this is her first big win. She checked her ticket using the OLG App when she found out about the win. 

Ralph is planning to use this money to pay some bills and partially share it with her family. She wants to invest the rest and use some of the money for a road trip with her boyfriend.

For more information, read the news release below:

Donna Ralph of Sault Ste. Marie won “Ontario’s jackpot” – $356,461.60 in the June 11 LOTTARIO draw.

Ralph says she has been playing the lottery for decades.

"I enjoy playing LOTTO MAX, LOTTO 6/49, ONTARIO 49 and LOTTARIO regularly," she shared while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up her winnings. "This is my first big win!"

The food industry worker checked her ticket using the OLG App when she discovered her big win. "I won $20 on the first two tickets I checked. When my boyfriend checked the third ticket for me, he said, 'Oh my God!'" she recalled. "He must have checked the ticket three more times before showing me!"

Ralph shared the big news with her son right away. "He gave me a big hug and told me he wished for me to have this moment every time he blows out a candle," she smiled.

Ralph plans to pay some bills and share her win with her family. 

"The rest will be invested. I may plan a road trip with my boyfriend to celebrate," she concluded.

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.

LOTTARIO launched in 1978 as Ontario’s first terminal lotto game. Tickets are $1, and the draws take place every Saturday. Tickets purchased before 10:30 p.m. on Fridays are eligible for the Early Bird draw. Visit the LOTTARIO page on OLG.ca for more information.

The winning ticket was purchased at Market Mall Pharmacy & Smoke Shop in Sault Ste. Marie.


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