Lotto play of $1 brings forth a hefty winnings of $100,000 for a fortunate woman in Kingston
In a thrilling turn of events, a Kingston retiree named Linda Coyle has become the latest winner in Ontario's Lotto Max Encore draws. The 76-year-old, who has been buying lottery tickets weekly for decades, struck gold with a $100,000 win in the April 8th Lotto Max encore draw.
The winning ticket was purchased at Bayridge Grocery on Development Drive in Kingston, and it marked Coyle's first major win, according to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). Upon checking her ticket, Linda Coyle was initially in disbelief and counted the zeroes multiple times to confirm the win.
"OMG - I won the lottery!" exclaimed an elated Coyle. Her initial reaction was met with some disbelief from her family, but the news soon spread, and the joyous occasion was celebrated.
Linda Coyle, who has been playing the lottery since she became of legal age, plans to use some of the winnings to renovate her home, put some money aside for a rainy day, and take a well-deserved vacation. She also intends to share some of the winnings with her children.
The Encore is an additional game that players can play alongside main draws like Lotto Max. To win the $1 Encore jackpot, players must match seven numbers in exact order. While the odds of winning the Encore jackpot are approximately 1 in 10 million, major wins from Encore plays are relatively rare but still occur, especially over the long term as millions of tickets are sold.
In fact, several $1 million Encore jackpot wins have been publicly reported in Ontario in recent years, including winners from Brampton, Toronto, and the Ottawa area. The overall Lotto Max game, including main jackpot and Maxmillions prizes, has awarded Ontario players over $8.3 billion and 108 jackpot wins since 2009, showing the scale and relative rarity of such wins.
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) encourages players to say yes to a $1 encore, as it offers the chance at a significant $1 million prize independently of the main Lotto Max draws. With the potential for life-changing wins, it's no wonder that the Encore remains a popular additional game for many lottery enthusiasts.
The OLG reminds players to play responsibly and encourages those who need help to seek support. If you or someone you know needs help, call the Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-888-230-3505 or visit www.connexontario.ca/problem-gambling.
The news of a significant win continues to circulate in Kingston, as casino-and-gambling veteran Linda Coyle, a retiree, bagged a big-wins of $100,000 from the April 8th Lotto Max Encore draw. With this victory, lotteries like Lotto Max Encore attract attention for their potential for life-changing wins, despite the odds being rather low.
