A lucky lottery player in Peterborough, Ontario, is now $16 million richer after purchasing a winning ticket for the Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Jackpot. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) announced the win on Sunday, confirming that the ticket was sold in the Peterborough area for the Saturday draw.
Winning Numbers and Details
The winning numbers for the $16-million Gold Ball Jackpot were 4, 6, 10, 21, 33, 39, and bonus number 32. The encore number was 0028484. In addition to the top prize, a second prize ticket worth $170,806.50 was purchased in the Parry Sound-Nippissing region.
How to Play Lotto 6/49
For $3 per play, Lotto 6/49 offers draws every Wednesday and Saturday, giving players a chance to win two multi-million-dollar jackpots. The classic draw features a fixed $5-million jackpot, while the Gold Ball Draw guarantees a $1-million prize. The Gold Ball jackpot starts at $10 million and can grow to exceed $60 million.
Recently, a Jarvis, Ontario, man won $44 million from the March 11 Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball jackpot. Emidio S. said he was on his way to work when he learned of his win through his OLG.ca account. He plans to take his wife on a dream vacation with his winnings.
Other Recent Wins
Earlier this month, a Lotto Max ticket worth $70 million was sold in Brampton. OLG also reported a $5-million lottery ticket sold in Stoney Creek, Ontario.
Privacy Changes for Winners
Citing privacy concerns, OLG recently announced it will no longer publish the last names of jackpot winners. Previously, winners' full names appeared on cheques and in media releases. Now, only the first name and first initial of the last name will be made public.
Since 2009, Lotto Max players in Ontario have won over $9.9 billion, including 122 jackpot wins and 1,003 Maxmillions prizes.
