LIFE-CHANGING PHONE CALL FOR ONTARIO'S NEWEST MULTI-MILLIONAIRE Français

Cision Canada

5 days ago

TORONTO, July 28, 2025 /CNW/ - Bocheng Mei of Toronto made two decisions over the past year and half that changed his life forever. These two choices ultimately resulted in him becoming Ontario's newest multi-millionaire. Bocheng won the $60 million LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball jackpot in the May 7, 2025 draw.
The 26-year-old's first decision was to sign up on OLG.ca so he could conveniently buy his LOTTO 6/49 tickets online. Bocheng also selected the "Never Miss A Draw" subscription so his tickets would be purchased automatically for each upcoming draw. "I saw lottery winners in the news and on social media, so I decided to check out OLG.ca," he recalled, during his Winner Celebration in Toronto. "I do most stuff online, so I picked my own numbers, added ENCORE, and never had to think about it again — because I knew my tickets would be purchased automatically."
The second life-changing decision Bocheng made was answering his cell phone when an unknown number appeared. The call was OLG, asking him to check his OLG.ca account. OLG.ca account holders are 'known players' with information that connects them to their customer profile. When these players win, they receive an email from OLG informing them that they have won a prize. Bocheng hadn't checked his OLG.ca account and had missed that special email. "I answered the call, and the person said they were from OLG," he said. "I started googling them to see if they were legit, as I've had enough experience detecting scam calls. I knew they were really OLG representatives because they didn't ask for any banking information. They just asked me to check my OLG.ca account. That's when I discovered I had a winning ticket, and it said I'd won $60 million! My hands and feet went numb."
Disbelief quickly set in. Bocheng said, "The OLG representative walked me through the next steps, and I tried to take it all in, but it all felt like a dream. As soon as I got off the phone with OLG, I had to join a work meeting online and tried to play it cool. Inside, my feelings were all over the place!"
Bocheng, who works in the software industry, logged off his computer at the end of what turned out to be an unusual workday, he took some time to grasp the overwhelming fact that he was about to become a multi-millionaire. His first call to share the incredible news was to his parents. "I tried to be very calm when I told them I'd won a big prize. They wanted to make sure I wasn't being tricked, but they know I'm always very cautious. When I told them the prize was $60 million, I reassured them they would never need to worry about money again. I told them they could retire and enjoy life. They were so shocked to hear the news."
It took Bocheng about a week to settle into this life-changing event. Eventually, he told a small group of very close friends. "They were so excited for me and started jumping for joy. I'm not a super expressive person, but they were acting exactly how I was feeling inside. I'm very lucky to have them by my side."
As Bocheng plans out his new life, there are few things on his immediate bucket list. "I love to learn, so I want to take advantage of various educational opportunities. I also want to explore different cultures, so that means plenty of travel. I really want to experience the Aurora Borealis as well, which may involve to trips to Finland and Iceland."
Bocheng also plans to purchase a new home in Toronto, but most importantly, he wants to take care of his parents. "I can now change their lives along with my own. I can provide for them now and make so many things happen for all of us that were never possible before."
Reflecting on his whole winning experience, Bocheng shared one final thought. "Most of my friends don't buy lottery tickets — I think I'm the only one. But now that this news is out, I think they'll change their minds!"
The winning ticket was purchased on OLG.ca.
For the video and photos of Bocheng's golden Winner Celebration and the unforgettable phone call that changed his life, please click the link below:
Winners Celebration Video and Photos:
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