Saying “yes” to Encore paid off for April Williams of Chatham.
She matched the last six of seven Encore numbers in exact order in the August 5, 2023 Lotto 6/49 draw to win $100,000.
Williams, an occasional lottery player, said she typically plays Lotto 6/49, Ontario 49 and always says yes to Encore.
“I just finished work when I checked my ticket on the OLG app,” she said, in a media release.
“I saw the screen say, ‘Congratulations’ but I didn’t think much of it at first. I was stunned and needed a colleague to double check for me.”
Williams went to her parent’s house and showed them the winner screen on the OLG app.
“They asked if it was for real. It was a nice moment to share with them and celebrate.”
She plans to pay some bills and put the rest away for a rainy day.
“I will consider a way to treat myself to something special. I might take a trip to celebrate,” she added.
“It’s an emotional experience that’s filled with a lot of joy in some very surprising moments. I feel blessed.”
The winning ticket was purchased at Pioneer Snack Express on Richmond Street in Chatham.
