A father and son from Pembroke, Ontario, have claimed a $1-million ENCORE lottery prize. Michael and Brian G.
matched all seven numbers in exact order in the May 9, 2026 LOTTO 6/49 draw.
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The pair regularly play the lottery together and always add the $1 ENCORE option to their tickets.
They purchased the winning ticket at Choices Plus on Pembroke Street East.
After validating the ticket, they shared the news with family members by sending a photo of the validation slip to their group chat.
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"Our family members sent us photos of themselves lying on the floor because they were totally floored by the news!"
the pair said in a statement released by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG).
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Brian plans to use his portion of the winnings to buy a home and build a garage. Michael intends to put his share toward dental work.
