Meet our new South Asian Millionaires Peter and Balraj!

TORONTO, ON – Two GTA residents are all smiles after winning Big with DAILY GRAND and LOTTO 6/49. Congratulations to Pragnesh (Peter) Saijaof Bramptonfor winning the DAILY GRAND jackpot from the February 6, 2017 draw. Peter opted for a lump-sum payment of $7 million rather than the $1,000-per-day-for-life option. Meanwhile,BalrajAwasthiof Toronto is also celebrating after winning the $12,855,935.50LOTTO 6/49 jackpot from the February 4, 2017 draw.

Both winners are excitedly making plans for their windfall.

“I am thrilled to be buying our first family home,” shared Peter while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto where he picked up his Big Cheque“Our dream home will have a swimming pool, home theatre and five bedrooms. I can also see two new vehicles parked in the driveway. This win means an even brighter future for our children. They can study wherever they want, whatever they choose, knowing that they will be well taken care of for the rest of their lives. This prize is the absolute best birthday gift I could imagine.”

Balrajis planning to make his lifelong dream of business ownership a reality. “This prize will allow me to open my own business. I have worked as a chef most of my life, standing for long hours. Now, I can take it easy. I am also excited to travel the world with my family. Europe and Australia are at the top of my bucket list. This prize is life changing. Winning the lottery gives me the freedom to dream big!”

Peter purchased his winning ticket at LD Variety on Dundas Street in Toronto, while Balraj bought his lottery ticket at Ultramar on Finch Avenue in Toronto. 

DAILY GRAND is Canada’s newest national lottery. At $3 per play, players can select five main numbers from 1 to 49 and one Grand Number from 1 to 7. The grand prize is $1,000 a day for the life of the winner who matches five main numbers plus the Grand Number. 

LOTTO 6/49 is a national lottery. At $3 per play, it includes one set of numbers from 1 to 49 for the Main Jackpot Draw and a second, 10-digit set of numbers for the $1-million Guaranteed Prize Draw.