Canadian instantly $1 million richer after midweek Lotto 6/49 win
A Canadian lottery player is wrapping up the week on an exciting note after winning a $1 million prize in the recent draw.
The Lotto 6/49 draw took place on Wednesday, Aug. 13, and the Gold Ball prize was worth $38 million. No one won the jackpot this time; however, someone did win the White Ball prize worth $1 million after they matched the winning number 73905495-01.
According to PlayNow, the lucky ticket was sold in Quebec.
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The winning numbers for the Classic Draw were 04, 09, 11, 12, 42, 49, and bonus 41, but no one matched the six numbers to win the $5-million prize. Someone in Surrey, B.C., matched five of the six numbers and the bonus number to win the second prize worth $153,662.50. The third prize will be split among 100 lottery players across the country after they matched five of the six winning numbers. Each will receive $645.20.
No one in B.C. won the Classic Draw Extra prize worth $500,000, and no one in Ontario won the $1-million Encore prize.
On June 21, someone matched the winning number 48771804-01 to win a massive Gold Ball prize. According to OLG, the ticket was purchased in North Bay, Ont., and the prize was worth an astounding $34 million.
The next Lotto 6/49 draw is on Saturday, Aug. 16, and the Gold Ball jackpot is now worth $40 million.
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