Local man wins $103K in Lotto 6/49 draw

Cody Northgrave of Amherstburg won over $103,000 as a second prize in a recent Lotto 6/49 draw. Photo is courtesy of the OLG.

A local man is over $103,000 richer after a successful lottery ticket purchase.

The OLG announced last Wednesday that Cody Northgrave of Amherstburg “can ‘find his possible’ after winning a Lotto 6/49 second prize worth $103,242.40 in the May 17, 2025 Lotto 6/49 draw.” 

The OLG stated that Northgrave is a chef and has been playing the lottery with OLG for nearly 15 years. 

“He enjoys playing Lotto 6/49 and Lottario, using OLG’s Quick Pick feature to make his selections. Picking up a ticket once a week has become a fun part of his routine. Now, the 37-year-old is delighted to share the story of his first big win!” the OLG stated in a press release.

“One morning, before grabbing a coffee, I scanned my ticket using the OLG app on my phone,” Cody recalled, while visiting the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to claim his winnings. “I was shocked looking at the prize amount — it was unbelievable!”

Northgrave asked his wife to double-check his ticket on her phone, just to be sure it was real. 

“She was very excited and happy,” he told the OLG with a smile. 

Later on, Northgrave shared the wonderful news with other members of his family. 

“They’re all overjoyed for me,” he beamed. “Being a winner is a unique feeling. It feels so great and exciting.”

 With his winnings, Cody plans to take a vacation and save for the future.

The winning ticket was purchased at Lynn’s Variety on Richmond St. in Amherstburg.

Local man wins $103K in Lotto 6/49 draw

By RTT Staff