Long-time lottery player hits it big with Encore numbers

Wendell Noonan, of Midland, Ont., won $100,000 in the June 14, 2024, Lotto Max draw by matching six of seven numbers in exact order. (Source: OLG)

Wendell Noonan is reaping the benefits of always playing Encore with his lottery purchase after winning big.

"I was checking my tickets, and as usual, I started with the Encore number. I noticed that I had matched the last digit and took a second look," the Midland man said. "After checking the winning numbers online, I realized I had matched six of the seven numbers and won $100,000. I was just shocked."

He shared the news with his mother, who was also a bit shocked.

"She didn't believe me at first and said, 'Yeah, right.' It didn't sink in until she scanned the ticket on the OLG app and saw the prize amount," he recalled.

Noonan works in the automotive industry and said he's been an avid lottery player since the days of Wintario.

Nowadays, he likes trying his luck with Lotto Max and Lottario.

"Winning feels good. You can't win if you don't buy a ticket," he added.

Noonan won the June 14 Lotto Max draw with the ticket he purchased at Dollar Tif Variety on Williams Street in Midland.