Ticket sold in Mississauga wins $38-million Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball jackpot

TORONTO — The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has announced that a ticket sold in Mississauga won the $38-million jackpot in the Lotto 6/49 draw held on the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 11.

The win is one of the largest lottery prizes recorded in the province in 2026, after the ticket took the top prize in the Gold Ball category.

OLG has not yet announced the identity of the holder of the winning ticket, leaving the matter open until the winner comes forward and completes the official process to claim the prize.

Mississauga ticket wins $38 million

OLG confirmed that the winning ticket was purchased in Mississauga, west of Toronto. It did not disclose which store sold it.

The win came in Wednesday's draw, when the Gold Ball was drawn, giving the holder of the matching number the entire accumulated prize.

This type of prize differs from the classic Lotto 6/49 draw, as it depends on a specific number printed on the ticket rather than on matching the traditional six numbers.

The value of the prize rose gradually over previous draws, reaching $38 million before the Gold Ball was drawn.

According to the official results, the winning ticket number is:

Gold Ball winning number: 43779735-02

The holder of the original ticket must complete the process of verifying ownership before receiving the prize.

Additional prizes in Toronto and Ontario

The draw results were not limited to the top prize in Mississauga, as significant amounts were also won in other parts of Ontario.

A ticket sold in Toronto won the second prize in Lotto 6/49, worth $211,077.30.

Another ticket, sold in the Leeds and Grenville area, won a $1-million prize in the Encore game.

The official results of the classic draw were the numbers 2, 3, 21, 34, 40 and 44, with the bonus number 1.

No participant won the classic $5-million jackpot, as no ticket matched all six numbers.

How does the Gold Ball prize work in Canada?

Lotto 6/49 includes two main draws: the classic draw and the Gold Ball draw.

The classic draw offers a chance to win a fixed $5-million jackpot by matching the six selected numbers.

The Gold Ball draw relies on a separate number, with one ball drawn from a group made up of white balls and a single gold ball.

When a white ball is drawn, the holder of the winning number receives $1 million, while the jackpot for the next draw increases.

When the Gold Ball is drawn, however, the matching ticket wins the entire accumulated amount, which is what happened in the Nov. 11 draw.

The Gold Ball prize does not require matching the six numbers of the classic draw.

How does the winner collect the $38 million?

OLG requires verification of the ticket and of its holder's identity before paying out major prizes.

The winner can submit a claim online through the corporation's official website, attaching photos of the ticket and the required identification documents.

Holders of large prizes are also subject to additional verification procedures, which may include an interview with OLG officials to confirm the legal ownership of the ticket.

The rules set a one-year deadline from the draw date to claim prizes, meaning the holder of the winning ticket has until Nov. 11, 2027, to submit a claim under the applicable conditions.

OLG advises ticket holders to keep their tickets in a safe place and to check their results through official channels.

Winner's identity remains unknown

As of Thursday morning, Nov. 12, OLG had not disclosed the name of the person who bought the winning ticket in Mississauga.

It is also unclear whether the ticket belongs to one person or to a group that bought it together.

Further information is expected to be announced after the claim is submitted and the verification process is completed.

The win again draws attention to the large prizes offered by Canadian lottery games. Draw results depend on chance, and there is no method that guarantees a win.