An unexpected phone call leads to a lottery win for Bocheng Mei, who lives in Toronto. Mei, who works in the software industry, brings home a $60 million lottery win, thanks to the Ontario Gaming Lottery and Gaming Corporation, who gave him a call to notify him of his winnings. Mei opted to have OLG purchase his lottery ticket automatically for each draw, and OLG gave him a call telling him to check his OLG.ca account - and the rest, as they say, is history.

In a remarkable twist of fate - and technology - 26-year-old Bocheng Mei, from Toronto, became the latest multimillionaire thanks to a $60 million win in the LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball jackpot. The software industry professional credits the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation's online platform and subscription service for making his lottery dreams come true - automatically.

Mei's incredible win occurred during the 7th of May, 2025, draw, but the Toronto resident had no idea until he answered what would become a $60 million phone call from the OLG.

The power of digital lottery play

While most Ontarians still prefer to purchase their tickets from a convenience store, OLG has been steadily encouraging players to make the shift to digital. According to the agency, about 90% of lottery ticket purchases are still made at retail locations, but digital sales are gaining traction - especially with younger users.

More people are discovering the simplicity and safety of playing online, an OLG spokesperson said. With features like Direct Pay and the Never Miss A Draw subscription, it's easier than ever to stay in the game, they added. Mei is now one of the most visible success stories for the platform. He signed up for OLG's 'Never Miss A Draw' service, which automatically purchases tickets for upcoming draws using the player's selected numbers. For Mei, it meant less hassle and - unbeknownst to him - a life-changing jackpot.

"My hands and feet went numb"

Mei said he was inspired to explore the online platform after seeing other lottery winners featured in the media. "I saw lottery winners in the news and on social media, so I decided to check out OLG.ca," he said during his 'Winner Celebration' event in Toronto. "I picked my own numbers, added ENCORE, and never had to think again. I knew my tickets would be purchased automatically."

However, he initially missed the email alert from OLG notifying him that he had won. It wasn't until he got a phone call from an OLG representative that he learned the shocking news - though not without some healthy skepticism. I started googling to see if it was legit. But they didn't ask me for any banking information, which made me trust it, he said. They just told me to log into my account. "That's when I saw I had a winning ticket - and it said I'd won $60 million. My hands and feet went numb."

Family first, dreams next

The first people Mei called were his parents - and he delivered the life-changing news with remarkable composure. I tried to stay calm. I told them I'd won a big prize and that they wouldn't have to worry about money again, Mei said. They were in disbelief, but they know I'm very cautious about scams. Once they realized it was real, they were overjoyed, he continued.

Mei's immediate plans include purchasing a new home and ensuring his parents can retire comfortably. But he's not stopping there. "I love to learn," Mei said. "So I want to take advantage of educational opportunities. I'm also passionate about experiencing different cultures, which means I'll be doing a lot of traveling." Among his top travel destinations? Iceland and Finland - both of which offer a front-row seat to the Aurora Borealis, one of Mei's bucket list experiences.