Peterborough Man and Friend Combine for Lottery Winnings of $100,000

Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Peterborough’s Jesus Jr. Calicdan his friend Eddie Valenzuela of Kamloops, B.C. as they won $100,000 on Lotto 6/49 Encore announced Friday.

Photo courtesy of OLG.

The two matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order on the Feb. 23 draw.

The high school friends said they decided to join forces and play the lottery together while discussing their lottery dreams.

"We've been playing for about four months. Eddie lives in British Columbia and plays tickets for the both of us too," said Jr. Calicdan.

Both men decided to celebrate their win by taking a trip back home to the Philippines.

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