A Ridgetown man is celebrating a big win after taking home $56,942.50 in an OLG Pools sports bet.
The winning ticket was part of Pools Card #61, List #2539, and was purchased at Ridgetown Gas & Car Wash Inc. on Main Street West.
With no odds or spreads, Pools offers players a simple way to bet on sports by choosing the winners of listed matchups. Each $5 wager allows participants to select a sport, a card number and their picks, with top prizes awarded to those who make the most correct selections. Pools can be played online or in-store.
OLG said it remains committed to promoting responsible gambling through its PlaySmart program, which helps Ontarians keep gaming fun and informed.
Celebrating 50 years of operation, OLG has contributed about $62 billion to the province since 1975 to support priorities such as health care, problem gambling prevention and local charities. All profits from OLG operations are reinvested into Ontario.
