Shelly Lachance of Hanmer is almost a millionaire.
Back on April 12, her Lotto 649 with Encore numbers came up winners. However, because Lachance’s daughter used to work at an OLG retail location (within 12 months of the win), the lotto win falls under the corporation’s insider win rules.*
OLG said the prize claim has completed the first step of the two-step insider wins process. An independent third-party has been brought into scrutinize the win and ensure it is legitimate.
To complete the prize claim, OLG says the prize will be held for a 30-day waiting period, in order for OLG to publicize the win. If there are no additional claims on this prize, it will be paid to the claimant on June 27.
The ticket was purchased at Forget Mini Mart on Elmview Drive in Hanmer.
*The information provided by OLG regarding the nature of the insider connection that prompted the review of the win was incorrect. Shelley Lachance reached out to Sudbury.com to correct the details.