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$114k lottery win for Hamilton man in 6/49 draw

A smiling James Williamson of Hamilton holding a presentation cheque for 114,946.70 after winning a Sept. Lotto 6/49 draw. OLG.ca

Ontario’s Lottery and Gaming Corporation has revealed a Hamilton man as the winner of $114,946.70 in a September Lotto 6/49 draw.

The OLG says James Williamson won the cash by matching five numbers plus the bonus number for a second prize win from Sept. 21.

“I checked my ticket on the OLG Lottery App, and I thought ‘no way!’,” said Williamson.

Williamson purchased the ticket at Big Bee Convenience and Food Mart on Upper Gage Avenue.

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The 57-year-old husband and father, who’s a service consultant, says he’ll pay off some debts and put some of the prize money away for his retirement.

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Since 1982, 6/49 players have won over $12.7 billion in prizes, including 1,381 jackpot wins, according to the OLG.

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