It’s a huge lottery win for a Belleville man.
Bernard Boucher of Belleville won the top prize in the LOTTO 6/49 draw back on April 30th.
The win was worth $11,036,139.
Boucher says he will be consulting his family and some “wise advisors” before doing some travelling and giving back to the community.
The winning ticket was purchased at New Way Convenience on Dundas Street in Belleville.
More details are included in the release from OLG. It was issued on Monday (June 13th).
Toronto, ON – Bernard Boucher of Belleville has that “6/49 feeling” after winning a LOTTO 6/49 top prize worth $11,036,139 in the April 30, 2022 LOTTO 6/49 draw.
Bernard said he occasionally plays the lottery and typically plays LOTTO 6/49 and LOTTO MAX because he’s drawn to the larger jackpots.
When he heard the winning jingle play on his phone, he said he thought nothing of it – a Free Play maybe – as he didn’t have his glasses on. “A few hours later I went back to look at it with my glasses on. When I saw the amount, I signed my ticket right away!” he shared while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his winnings.
Bernard, a father and grandfather, shared the good news with his children. “They thought I was joking. When they realized it was real, they were happy for me – and them!” he laughed.
Coming from a farming family, Bernard said this whole experience has been humbling. “I realize how lucky I am. This is a real blessing – I don’t know how to feel about it.”
First thing for Bernard is to gather some wise advisors, share with family and use this win as an opportunity to travel. “And I will find ways to give back,” he smiled.
LOTTO 6/49 players in Ontario have won over $13.7 billion in prizes since 1982, including 1,419 jackpot wins and 415 Guaranteed $1 Million Prize draws. LOTTO 6/49 is $3 per play and draws take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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 in. 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.
The winning ticket was purchased at New Way Convenience on Dundas Street in Belleville.