ABOUT WINTARIO
Since 1975, your play has made a real difference.
On April 17, 1975, we introduced our first product—WINTARIO, a bi-weekly televised draw that traveled to communities across the province. WINTARIO represents a unique blend of community engagement, entertainment, and meaningful contribution to local initiatives.
Fifty years later, we’re channeling the spirit of WINTARIO and strengthening our legacy with a reimagined experience for the province – we’re renaming the province to WINTARIO and offering new and exciting products and events!
Welcome to Wintario.
ABOUT FAYE DANCE
Faye Dance first stepped into the national spotlight on October 2, 1975, as co-host of the inaugural broadcast of OLG’s travelling WINTARIO television show, live from Sault Ste. Marie. With over a decade with Wintario, Faye is thrilled to be home to celebrate the Wintario 50th Anniversary!
OUR HOST, JAY BARUCHEL
Jay Baruchel is a proud Canadian and film actor known for his roles in How to Train Your Dragon and Blackberry, for which he won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Lead Actor.
He is also known for his roles in This is the End, Knocked Up, Tropic Thunder and the Academy Award-winning Best Picture Million Dollar Baby. He can next be seen in Season 2 of Netflix’s FUBAR opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Season 4 of Amazon Prime's Reacher.
As the host of WINTARIO, Jay is helping to deliver that winning feeling across the province in honour of OLG’s 50th anniversary.
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COMMUNITIES
We’re winnifying communities across the province like OTTAWIN, TORWINTO, and more — to deliver wins to you and your community! The key ingredient is you. We couldn’t do it without the players!
OTTAWIN
A $70 Million LOTTO MAX win for Patricia!
Delivering That Winning Feeling in OTTAWIN
OLG has contributed over $62 billion to communities across the province. 100% of OLG profits benefit Ontario communities. We couldn’t do it without players like Patricia from OTTAWIN, who won $70 million playing LOTTO MAX!
Your very own OTTAWIN has received over $100 million from OLG for hosting a casino, which has been used to upgrade parks, long-term care homes, Ottawa Fire Services facilities, libraries, recreation centres and more. And there’s more wins to come!
WINDSOR
Winning in WIN-DSOR!
A $2 Million INSTANT win for David!
Your very own WIN-DSOR has received over $130 million from OLG for hosting a casino, which has been used to fund a range of infrastructure projects and community initiatives from road improvements to recreational facilities. And there’s more wins to come!
We’re celebrating OLG’s 50th anniversary by delivering that winning feeling to you and your community. 100% of OLG profits benefit Ontario communities. We couldn’t do it without players like David from WIN-DSOR, who won $2 Million playing the 20X SUPREME INSTANT lottery game.
WINIAGARA
Jerry’s $1 Million Windfall in WINIAGARA!
OLG’s Support Helps Local Communities like WINIAGARA!
We’re celebrating OLG’s 50th anniversary by delivering that winning feeling to you and your community. 100% of OLG profits benefit Ontario communities. And we couldn’t do it without the players – players like Jerry from WINIAGARA, who won $1 million playing ENCORE.
Your very own WINIAGARA has received over $230 million from OLG for hosting a casino, which has supported the new South Niagara Hospital, fire station upgrades, parks, and so much more!
HAMILWIN
OLG Brings Home the Win for HAMILWIN
A $1 Million LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball Win for Scott!
Your very own HAMILWIN has received over $110 million from OLG for hosting a casino, which has been used to support community priorities.
100% of OLG profits benefit Ontario communities. And we couldn’t do it without the players – players like Scott from HAMILWIN, who won $1 Million playing the LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball!
SAULT WIN. MARIE
OLG Supports Sault Win. Marie!
A $250,000 INSTANT win for Steve!
Your very own SAULT WIN. MARIE has received over $37 million from OLG for hosting a casino, which has been used to support community priorities like the development of Sault Area Hospital and bolstering emergency services.
In honour of OLG’s 50th anniversary, we’re delivering that winning feeling to you and your community. 100% of OLG profits benefit Ontario communities. We couldn’t do it without players like Steve from SAULT WIN. MARIE , who won $250,000 playing the HOLIDAY RICHES INSTANT game!
TORWINTO
A $828,000 LOTTARIO win for Ricardo!
A hometown win in TORWINTO!
Since our first lottery, WINTARIO, launched in 1975, OLG has been giving back to the people of Ontario. 100% of OLG profits benefit Ontario communities. And we couldn’t do it without the players – players like Ricardo from TORWINTO who won $828,082 playing LOTTARIO.
Your very own TORWINTO has received over $415 million from OLG for hosting a casino, which has been used to support community priorities.
Amounts displayed represent moneys received directly by communities from OLG for hosting a casino since opening.
See OLG Welcome to Wintario Tour Terms and Conditions. Promotion begins at 1:00 PM EDT on June 27, 2025, and ends at 8:00 PM EDT on September 14, 2025.
Must be 18+ and Ontario resident. Participation in this activation is subject to the activation specific terms. Prizes must be redeemed on-site at the OLG Welcome to Wintario activation on the same day of activation participation. No purchase necessary. Limit of one prize per person. Use of prize may be subject to additional terms and restrictions. While quantities last.