A Brampton man recently found himself $1 million richer after following a simple piece of advice from a store employee. Majeed Mohammed hit the jackpot by matching all seven Lotto 6-49 Encore numbers in exact order during the March 23 draw.
This win marks a significant milestone for Mohammed, who mentioned it as his “first major lottery win” despite playing for the past eight years. His winning strategy? Incorporating Encore into his ticket purchases, a tip he picked up from a helpful retailer. “A retailer once explained Encore to me, and ever since, I haven’t stopped adding it to my tickets,” Mohammed shared.
The moment of realization came while Mohammed was at the gas station, casually checking his tickets. “I handed my tickets to the retailers, and the terminal shut down. He showed me I won $1 million, and I couldn’t believe it,” Mohammed recounted.
With plans to invest in a new home, Mohammed’s win has brought both excitement and financial security to his family. The winning ticket was bought at the Shell station on Great Lakes Drive in Brampton.
For those feeling inspired to try their luck, the next Lotto 6-49 Goldball jackpot on Wednesday, April 17, boasts a tempting $32 million prize or a $1 million alternative. Notably, last Saturday’s draw saw a whopping 787,885 winners according to the OLG.
Additionally, the OLG has introduced more prize opportunities exclusively for Lotto Max players in Ontario. From March 26 to May 3, every $5 Lotto Max purchase at participating OLG retail locations comes with a Dream Draws ticket, offering a chance to win up to $100,000.
This story is a testament to how a simple piece of advice can lead to life-changing outcomes, reminding us that sometimes, luck truly favors the bold.
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