Ontario 49 lottery helps winner reunite with his family, visit his home country for 1st time in 30 years

Ontario 49 Lottery Win Reunites Man with Family After 30 Years Apart

A Mississauga retiree wins $50,000, allowing him to visit family and his home country for the first time in three decades

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Mississauga, Ontario, Lottery, Family Reunion, Travel

Mississauga: Manjurul Ratan is about to embark on an incredible journey, all thanks to a $50,000 win in the Ontario 49 lottery. This retiree has been playing for years, but this win is a game changer. It’s finally giving him the chance to reunite with his family after three long decades.

“I haven’t been back to my home country in 30 years,” Ratan shared while picking up his winnings in Toronto. He’s eager to spend time with his siblings and their kids, making up for lost time.

But it’s not just about family. Ratan has some travel dreams he wants to fulfill too. He mentioned wanting to visit Iceland and Greenland, which sounds amazing!

Ratan isn’t new to winning, either. He plays the Ontario 49, Lotto Max, and Lotto 6/49 every week. He even won $5,000 back in 2019 with PICK-4, but this $50,000 win is on another level.

“I checked my ticket the day after the draw, and I had to scan it twice because I couldn’t believe my eyes,” he said, still in disbelief. After validating his ticket, he had a great experience talking with the OLG representative.

He also appreciates how OLG gives back to the community. “It feels good to know that my win supports good things happening in Ontario,” he added.

For those curious, Ontario 49 is a $1 game with draws every Wednesday and Saturday. Players pick six numbers from 1 to 49, and if you match all six, you could win the $2 million jackpot. Ratan bought his winning ticket at A & J Convenience on John Street in Mississauga.

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