Canadian demands won jackpot of 40 million just before prize expires on

A lottery winner in Ontario has claimed a prize of 40 million Canadian dollars after a year of attempts to locate them. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation confirmed the claim and is verifying the winner's identity before celebrating and sharing their story. Previously, there were concerns that the winner might miss out on the prize, as Wednesday was the last day to claim it. The lottery had urged ticket holders to check various places for their tickets, as typically 1% of lottery prizes in Canada go unclaimed, often for smaller amounts. In 2022, a significant 70 million dollar prize also went unclaimed.