Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Michael Shonuck of Kanata. He matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the November 18, 2024 DAILY GRAND draw to win $100,000!
Michael, a father and grandfather, has been playing the lottery with OLG for many years. His favourite game is DAILY GRAND, but he also enjoys playing LOTTO MAX and LOTTO 6/49 when the jackpots are high. The retiree is now celebrating his biggest win yet, courtesy of ENCORE!
“I had just woken up and made myself a coffee when I sat down at the computer to check my numbers,” Michael recalled, while visiting the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his winnings. “As I reviewed the winning numbers one by one, they matched my ticket. I was left in disbelief as I realized I’d won big!”
“I first shared the good news with my son and daughter,” Michael beamed. “My daughter was as shocked as I was, and my son’s response was, ‘I’m really happy for you, dad!’
“It’s nice to be able to say I’ve won! This feeling is hard to describe. I think it’ll take a little time to process,” Michael smiled. “This win came at the perfect moment and will be helpful this holiday season. I plan to pay some bills, take a vacation, and complete some renovations,” he concluded.
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.
The winning ticket was purchased at Brown’s Your Independent Grocer on Stittsville Main Street in Stittsville.