Joyce Cyr of Elliot Lake

Supplied by OLG… Toronto, ON – Joyce Cyr of Elliot Lake is celebrating after winning $186,452 with LOTTO MAX (January 1, 2016 draw). Joyce matched six out of the seven numbers plus the bonus number to win a second prize.

“When I saw ‘Big Winner’ on the validation slip I was in shock! And I think I still am!” laughed Joyce, while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to claim her windfall.

“I’ve been off work and living off credit so now I can pay off all my debt,” shared Joyce. “What a way to start off the year!”

Since its launch in September 2009, Ontario LOTTO MAX players have won over $2.8 billion in prizes, including 43 jackpot wins and 286 winning MAXMILLIONS tickets from all across the province.

The winning ticket was purchased at Esso on Highway 108 in Elliot Lake.