Mahmud Jabbar of Windsor shows off his $100,000 cheque at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto, October 25, 2024Mahmud Jabbar of Windsor shows off his $100,000 cheque at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto, October 25, 2024
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Windsor man scores big match playing Encore

A regular lottery player scored a big win after adding an extra loonie to his wager.

Mahmud Jabbar of Windsor matched the last six out of seven digits in order with Encore, during the Lotto 6-49 draw on September 25. He won the second prize of $100,000.

Jabbar picked up his prize last week at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto.

"I first checked my ticket on the OLG app. I saw the ‘Big Winner’ message come up on the screen and was very surprised," said Jabbar. "I couldn’t help but think, 'Is this real?' I went to the store to have my ticket validated. Once the win was confirmed, I was thrilled."

The father of three said he plays the lottery about twice a month and always puts down an extra dollar for Encore.

He plans to use the winnings to pay off his mortgage and do some renovating.

Jabbar purchased his ticket at a Shoppers Drug Mart on Tecumseh Road East in Windsor.

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