Ottawa man scores $1M prize in Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Draw
James Fay has become Ottawa's newest millionaire.
ottawa.ctvnews.caHere’s what’s been reported recently about Ontario Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball winners:
Key update
- An Ontario online player won the Gold Ball Jackpot of $44 million in the March 11, 2026 Lotto 6/49 draw. The win was confirmed by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and the winner was notified by email after purchasing the ticket online. This is the most recent publicly confirmed Gold Ball jackpot win in Ontario as of early 2026.[1][4]
Other notable Gold Ball news in the region
- Earlier in 2025, Ontario saw a $60 million Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball jackpot won online for the May 7, 2025 draw, with the winning ticket purchased via OLG.ca. This jackpot was claimed in Ontario and accompanied by additional Encore prizes, reflecting ongoing activity in the Gold Ball game.[5][7]
- There have been other large Gold Ball outcomes in Ontario across 2024–2026, including a $34 million jackpot in 2025 and ongoing winners in subsequent draws. The Gold Ball format (a higher prize tier within Lotto 6/49) has produced multiple multimillion-dollar outcomes during this period.[2][7]
Recent related notes
- The Gold Ball feature has occasionally produced large multiple-million prizes where winners may come forward later in the same week or in subsequent weeks, depending on the draw and the method of ticket purchase (online vs. retail). Ontario players are advised to check their emails and tickets for notifications when purchasing online.[1][5]
What this means for you
- If you or someone you know bought an Ontario Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball ticket online via OLG.ca and hasn’t checked recently, it’s worth reviewing your account and email for any Gold Ball jackpot notifications. Online purchasers are typically alerted by email when they win, even if the prize is not yet claimed publicly.[5][1]
If you want, I can pull the latest official OLG updates or locate specific draw dates and amounts for the Gold Ball wins in 2024–2026 and summarize them in a timeline. I can also monitor for new Gold Ball jackpot announcements as they’re released. Please tell me which format you prefer (brief summary, timeline, or a short table).