A Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball ticket bought in North Bay has an impact on someone’s life forever, as the winning numbers from the June 21 draw bagged a $34 million prize. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) shared this news over the weekend and now waits for the ticket holder to claim their prize.
OLG Celebrates Surge in Winners After $34M Jackpot and Over 289,000 Prizes Across Ontario
This win is the second Gold Ball jackpot in a row in Ontario. Last month, on May 7, another player won an even bigger $60 million prize, but that winner has not come forward yet. OLG staff are thrilled about this latest win and cannot wait to meet the new multimillionaire.
The $34 million winner’s identity remains a mystery, but OLG has reported that the lucky ticket came from North Bay. This Northern Ontario city can now boast about hosting one of the province’s largest recent lottery wins.
The June 21 draw did not just create one big winner. OLG says 289,090 prizes were given out across Ontario in the same Lotto 6/49 event. Most of these wins were smaller, but they added to the buzz around the draw.
The Lotto 6/49 game gives players two chances to win big twice a week, with drawings on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The Classic Draw always offers a $5 million prize, while the Gold Ball Draw guarantees $1 million or a jackpot that begins at $10 million and can grow beyond $60 million. This mix of prize options has helped the game stay one of Canada’s favorite lotteries.
OLG Urges North Bay Ticket Holders to Check Numbers as $34M Prize Remains Unclaimed
OLG officials are asking everyone who bought a ticket near North Bay to check their numbers again. They reminded players that winners have a year to claim their prize, but the organization wants to celebrate this big win with the lucky person or group as soon as possible.
OLG keeps pushing for winning experiences while also putting emphasis on responsible gambling through its PlaySmart program. This initiative offers tools and resources to help players stay informed and maintain control over their gaming habits.
As the hunt goes on for Ontario’s latest multimillionaire, one fact stands out: a ticket worth $34 million is in someone’s possession in North Bay and the whole province is waiting to see who will step forward to claim it.