$64 million ticket sold in New Brunswick to come forward.In a social media post Wednesday, the corporation said it was still waiting to hear from the person who bought the winning Gold Ball jackpot ticket, which was sold in Gloucester County for the April 15 draw of Lotto 6/49.The prize is the largest ever in Atlantic Canada, surpassing a $60-million win in Newfoundland and Labrador in February 2018.
It was also the largest 6/49 jackpot in nearly seven-and-a-half years, though Lotto Max jackpots have reached higher levels.“We’re waiting by the phone and excited to hear from the winner,” Atlantic Lottery spokesperson Greg Weston told Global News.We're still waiting to hear from our $64 MILLION @Lotto649 Gold Ball Jackpot winner!
Anyone who believes they have the winning ticket should contact our Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-3942 or [email protected] to talk to someone from our Winners Team.
19+ #AtlanticWin pic.twitter.com/EJGPfZvvlN— Atlantic Lottery (@AL_Lottery) May 3, 2023Weston said they usually hear from winners within a couple of days of the draw, but it’s “not unheard of” for people to take a bit of extra time to get in touch.For draw games, winners have a 12-month period from the date of the draw to claim their prize.