Helena Fedora of Kingston is Ontario’s newest millionaire taking home the grand prize in OLG’s free-to-enter 50th anniversary Welcome to Wintario Contest. This unique contest was launched to say thank you to players across Ontario for 50 years of play, wins and giving back.
Since 1975, OLG has delivered more than $59 billion in lottery prizes. And with 100 per cent of OLG’s profits reinvested back into Ontario, OLG has contributed approximately $62 billion to support communities across the province in the last five decades – a legacy made possible by its players.
OLG marked its milestone anniversary with a province-wide celebration that turned Ontario into WINTARIO, honouring Ontario’s first ever lottery and featuring Ottawa-born actor Jay Baruchel, Pickering actor Jonathan Langdon, and the iconic Faye Dance – the original host of the WINTARIO live broadcast.
Capturing the spirit of WINTARIO’s live draws, Helena, the winner of the Welcome to Wintario Contest, learned of her $1 million win through a surprise phone call from Faye Dance.
“This surprise feels amazing, astonishing! I’m overjoyed,” said Helena. “I just won a million dollars – I never thought I would say those words,” she excitedly shared. “I am so grateful. This is going to make so many changes in my life and for my family.”
