Beamsville Couple Wins $1 Million

Thursday, 30 June 2022 13:29

By Linda Morgan

Beamsville couple wins big with Encore.

A couple from Beamsville has a million reasons to celebrate!

Dianne and Fredicus Jansen won $1 million after matching all seven Encore numbers in the correct order in the May 27th draw.

Dianne says this is the first time she has won a big prize.

"We play our own numbers - a combination of birthdays and anniversary," she shared.

The couple plan to invest the money and do some nice things for their family.

The winning ticket was purchased at Market on Highway 401 West in Ingersoll.

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