Scarborough man wins a million

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************************* Scarborough resident wins $1,000,000 playing Encore

TORONTO, ON - (January 15) - Congratulations to Malachi Clarke of Scarborough who said yes to Encore and won a second prize of $1,000,000 from the December 30, 2009 draw. "I screamed, hopped, skipped and cried tears of joy," said an excited Clarke of his reaction to his win. "I am completely ecstatic, this whole experience is very overwhelming," he went on to say.

The 45-year-old retiree plans to pay off debt and buy a house with the windfall.

The winning ticket was purchased at Mister Milk located on Bloor Street West in Etobicoke.

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