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TORONTO - Congratulations to Yvonne Gooding of Cochrane after winning a $250,000 Maxmillions prize in the Dec. 21, 2018 Lotto Max draw.
Since its launch in September 2009, Ontario Lotto Max players have won over $4.8 billion, including 64 jackpot wins and 558 Maxmillions prizes, right across the province.
The winning ticket was purchased at Heavener's Variety Dollar and Novelty on Fifth Street in Cochrane.
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 $50 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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