Winner Found: $2.5 Million June Thunder Bay 50/50 Winner

Robert Precious surfaced from his shift underground at the Agnico Eagle Macassa gold mine in Kirkland Lake late Friday afternoon to find that he had struck it rich in the June Thunder Bay 50/50. $2,529,382 was the final grand prize in the record-breaking June draw.

Unsure whether to respond to a text from an unknown number, Robert got the surprise of his life. “I'm going to be sick”, Precious shared with Foundation CEO Glenn Craig. The father of four had a one hour commute to get back home to his family in New Liskeard to share the life-changing news with his family. The first day of school summer holidays will be extra special for the Precious family.

FOUND: Multi-Millionaire With (705) Area Code!

The winning ticket number is: R-718589506

To date, over $104 million in prizes have been awarded to players across Ontario, while proceeds from every ticket sold support essential equipment at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, helping ensure more patients can access care closer to home.

July's draw is now open! Here's what's happening:

• $159,000 in total early bird prizes

• Bonus numbers are back on the $20 and $100 ticket packages

• A $59,000 draw on July 29th

** Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, July, 30, 2026 to be eligible for the Grand Prize draw on Friday, July 31 at 11:00 a.m. 

Questions about the draw can be sent to info@thunderbay5050.ca. Ticket purchasers must be present in Ontario to purchase and 18 years of age old or older. The Thunder Bay 50/50 continues each month with the Grand Prize drawn on the last Friday of the month. (2026 Lottery Licence RAF1500864)