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Barrie man among group of nine electrical workers shocked by Lotto Max prize

Barrie resident Arthur Tobin and colleagues cash in; Winning ticket bought at Yonge Street gas station in Newmarket
Robert Neil (Group of 9) from Newmarket
Supplied photo of Robert Neil

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TORONTO - A group of nine from the Greater Toronto Area has $114,829.50 to put toward their dreams after winning a Lotto Max second prize in the Feb. 21, 2020 draw. The group matched six numbers plus the bonus number to win the prize.

The group members are:

  • Robert Neil of Newmarket
  • Arthur Tobin of Barrie
  • Christopher De Franco of Bolton
  • Connor De Vogel of Aurora
  • Duncan Torrie of Bradford
  • Kevin Corrado of Georgetown
  • Peter Scott of Keswick
  • Ryan Antoniel of Holland Landing
  • Vladimir Ziborov of Maple

The group of nine electrical workers were very excited when they learned about their big win. "I brought the group into a trailer at work and surprised them with the news,” shared Robert, while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up their cheque, “A few people thought it was fake!”

Plans for the group's windfall include paying off some bills and travelling when it's safe again.

"It's nice to share the experience with friends," Robert concluded. 

OLG is now accepting in-person prize claims by-appointment only for customers with prizes of $1,000 or more who wish to claim at the OLG Prize Centre. To best protect customers and staff, OLG has put in place appropriate health and safety protocols in accordance with guidelines from public health officials, which include physical distancing measures, the mandatory use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the pre-screening of visitors before granting entry. Players should contact the OLG Support Centre at 1-800-387-0098 to discuss available prize claim options or to schedule an appointment.  

Lotto Max players in Ontario have won over $5.7 billion since 2009, including 77 jackpot wins and 617 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 at Canadian Tire Gas bar on Yonge Street in Newmarket.

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