Ajax man wins $118,000-plus in LOTTO MAX draw

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Published May 13, 2022 at 12:03 pm

Kian Hinkson of Ajax has $118,381.10 to put toward his dreams after winning a LOTTO MAX second prize in the March 15 draw.

Hinkson says he plays the lottery twice a week. “I watched my family play this game, so I wanted to try my luck,” he shared while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his winnings.

The 22-year-old discovered his big win one morning before work. “I ran to tell my mom – we are both so happy.”

Hinkson plans to put his win towards education and treat his mom to a vacation for her birthday.

OLG is booking in-person prize claim appointments at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto. We strongly encourage those with claims between $1,000 and $49,999.90 to submit them online or mail them, as appointment availability at this prize level is limited. Submitting claims online is fast and secure. Customers with prizes over $50,000 are asked to call 1-800-387-0098 to discuss available prize claim options.

LOTTO MAX players in Ontario have won more than $6.9 billion since 2009, including 91 jackpot wins and 741 MAXMILLIONS prizes, right across the province. LOTTO MAX is $5 per play and draws take place on Tuesdays and Fridays.

The winning ticket was purchased Daisy Mart on Harwood Avenue in Ajax.

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