A man is unable to collect his price cos he forget where he bought the ticket.

[DubemIfedigbo001]

“I tried emailing them many times. I called and they said its on the way, but no one has sent the cheque to me,” Zhou said.

Zhou’s friend Ralna Chin has been trying to help him claim his prize and has been frustrated by the process.

“It said if you win over $1,000 you should get your cheque in six to eight weeks, but right now it’s been over a year,” said Chin who added, “ I’m seeking justice for my friend.”

I think this is a case of denying winners of their rewards as against forgetting where he played the tickets, he started clearly that he's been trying to get his rewards for over a year and the casino isn't responding. He emailed, called and did all manner of things to get them pay him, all to no avail until his activist friend stepped in and used media and  all other tools present to pressure them into releasing his wins.

Such casino should be penalized by the casino federation for perceived fraudulent approach to dealing with their client. Gamblers should stick to reputable casinos so they are not faced with difficulties in claiming their wins when the need arises.

[Kelward]

It depends on the duration that lottery tickets can last before a winner can claim their win, if it's within months then it's possible for a person that buys tickets in different locations to forget where they bought the winning ticket. Where there's no excuse is if a winner must claim their win within a day or two, then it's supposed to be easier for him to figure out where he bought the winning ticket. I feel that unless a lottery company has a reason to suspect that the person that presented the ticket is not the real winner, then there's no genuine reason why they shouldn't pay the holder of the winning ticket, unless it's stated in their terms and conditions that winners must state where they bought their tickets. If it's not a norm among lottery companies to demand where a winning ticket is bought, then that lottery company probably wants to scam the winner.

[Die_empty]

I noticed on the news that a man won a lottery and when he arrived to claim his prize, he was requested to state or provide information about where he purchased the lottery ticket, which he couldn't do because he didn't know where he obtained it. It drew my interest, and I wondered if forum users could still tell where they purchased all of their lottery tickets in the previous six months (For those who still engage if physical tickets).

If you’re interested in the news you can read it here: https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-man-can-t-collect-lottery-prize-after-he-forgets-where-he-bought-ticket-1.6924708

This is a lesson to everyone who gambles. It is always necessary to read the terms of service of the betting company before placing any bet. From the news, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has a policy of asking those who win $1000 and didn't place the bet from their platforms a few questions to verify if they are the real winners. Failure to give correct answers will lead to further investigation which will cause a delay in payment. If Rirong Zhou had read the ToS he would have known that the location and time of the ticket purchase are very important. Anyway, the good news is that his wins have been processed, so he will get his wins.

[davis196]

I noticed on the news that a man won a lottery and when he arrived to claim his prize, he was requested to state or provide information about where he purchased the lottery ticket, which he couldn't do because he didn't know where he obtained it. It drew my interest, and I wondered if forum users could still tell where they purchased all of their lottery tickets in the previous six months (For those who still engage if physical tickets).

If you’re interested in the news you can read it here: https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-man-can-t-collect-lottery-prize-after-he-forgets-where-he-bought-ticket-1.6924708

That's a weird requirement. The guy has a winning ticket. Why does he have to provide info about where he bought it?
I'm sure that the lottery administration can verify whether the ticket is real or fake. Providing info about where he bought it seems unnecessary. I don't buy lottery tickets, but I live in small town, so there's only one place where you could buy tickets. I guess that such problem won't occur to me, if I ever buy some tickers and win the lottery.

[retreat]

That's the funniest way to avoid paying rewards to your customers, because how could he possibly remember where he last bought the ticket, especially since it's been 1 month. That's no reason why they refuse to pay rewards to users just because they don't remember where they bought the tickets. And what's more, they usually have specialists who deal with this and this problem should be resolved quickly - unless they really intend to run away from their responsibility. And the funny thing is that after this case was published in the media, only then did they give the reward to the man lol, they seemed shameless.

[Strongkored]

I noticed on the news that a man won a lottery and when he arrived to claim his prize, he was requested to state or provide information about where he purchased the lottery ticket, which he couldn't do because he didn't know where he obtained it. It drew my interest, and I wondered if forum users could still tell where they purchased all of their lottery tickets in the previous six months (For those who still engage if physical tickets).

If you’re interested in the news you can read it here: https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-man-can-t-collect-lottery-prize-after-he-forgets-where-he-bought-ticket-1.6924708

It's sad because he doesn't remember where he bought it, and since it's the lottery company's policy to ask important questions to avoid mistakes because it turns out that the person claiming it is not the real owner of the ticket, there's nothing he can do except try to remember or find out where he bought the ticket. Lottery companies certainly don't want to break their own rules because they don't want to be accused of cheating, so obviously the only way for the winner to get his prize is to remember where he bought it, and honestly I find it quite strange that he could forget where the ticket was bought at all.

[yahoo62278]

I noticed on the news that a man won a lottery and when he arrived to claim his prize, he was requested to state or provide information about where he purchased the lottery ticket, which he couldn't do because he didn't know where he obtained it. It drew my interest, and I wondered if forum users could still tell where they purchased all of their lottery tickets in the previous six months (For those who still engage if physical tickets).

If you’re interested in the news you can read it here: https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-man-can-t-collect-lottery-prize-after-he-forgets-where-he-bought-ticket-1.6924708

I have never heard of a lottery not paying out because a person forgot where they bought the ticket. I would be having myself a long court battle if it were me, but let's get to the question you asked.

I only buy lottery tickets every once in awhile and usually only from 2-3 different gas stations, so if I were to win a big prize I would have no issue cashing in my winnings or whatever.

[rodskee]

I noticed on the news that a man won a lottery and when he arrived to claim his prize, he was requested to state or provide information about where he purchased the lottery ticket, which he couldn't do because he didn't know where he obtained it. It drew my interest, and I wondered if forum users could still tell where they purchased all of their lottery tickets in the previous six months (For those who still engage if physical tickets).

If you’re interested in the news you can read it here: https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-man-can-t-collect-lottery-prize-after-he-forgets-where-he-bought-ticket-1.6924708

Was wondering how come that one forget where did they purchase the lottery ticket ? have been in
lottery in the part buying ticket from many areas of my country but each ticket i remember where i bought.

Also what I wanna ask is  I believe that lottery winners are entitled to claim the winning as long as
they have the ticket so why this become the problem here? is this the way of the lottery team to prevent
winners taking their money?

[Betwrong]

I noticed on the news that a man won a lottery and when he arrived to claim his prize, he was requested to state or provide information about where he purchased the lottery ticket, which he couldn't do because he didn't know where he obtained it. It drew my interest, and I wondered if forum users could still tell where they purchased all of their lottery tickets in the previous six months (For those who still engage if physical tickets).

If you’re interested in the news you can read it here: https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-man-can-t-collect-lottery-prize-after-he-forgets-where-he-bought-ticket-1.6924708

After reading the first part of the article I was shocked by how complicated it is to get your rightful prize with Ontario Lottery. I wanted to write here "I would ignore Ontario Lottery and play anywhere else". But then I read: "his cheque has been processed and will be sent shortly to him in the mail" which meant the prize will be received by the winner. So, no complaints about Ontario Lottery on my part. I like how they handle things.

No matter whether you can remember where you purchased all of your lottery tickets, if you win, you will receive your prize if you deal with a reputable gaming corporation.

[Gozie51]

Well it is only going to be possible and confusing if you are buying tickets often, randomly and also rampant that you won't be able to differentiate one for the other. But I think those who keep few stations as a place they purchase such ticket would easily identify where they bought it. In my country, there is a lottery company that has different stations across and it doesn't matter which station you bought your ticket, you can get paid from any station if you present a genuine and ticket that has not been ultered. There is also another company where you have to cash out from the station where you bet, so I would rather be careful when I buy from a company that is strict with where the ticket was bought.

[Hewlet]

Good news, after all...

After CTV News got in touch with OLG, they took another look at Zhou’s case. He’s since been informed his cheque has been processed and will be sent shortly to him in the mail, which was great news for him.

After some pressure from the media, the casino felt forced to pay the prize to the winner. In this case the media was very helpful and the gambler should be really thanful to them for that. On the other hand, after reading these news, I wouldn't feel comfortable using OLG's gambling services as customer, because their excuses are shady and seem to have as main goal to scam the winners. If a gambler has a ticket and the ticket is awarded, they should just pay the prize to the individual claiming it. Maybe the winner doesn't want to reveal himself, so they shouldn't force him to do so.

this is the role of the media and it's good to know that they've made themselves useful at this instance.

Sometimes, the least things we take for granted becomes a serious problem for us when we least expect them. Most people are fine if betting at different shops and in different centers forgetting that on the part of the gambling owners, a win for the gambler means a loss for the gambling owners and that any form of carelessness on your part would be used against you.

Well, thankfully crypto gambling exists, so gamblers don't need to expose themselves to this kind of embarrassing situation.

like seriously. It's even strange that one has to visit shops to get betting ticket at this phase of life and still rely on physical means to be able to redeem his win. Crypto gambling is the best as you can comfortably place your bet at your convenience and get your reward without passing through the vigur of physical gambling.

[bakasabo]

I have never heard of a lottery not paying out because a person forgot where they bought the ticket. I would be having myself a long court battle if it were me, but let's get to the question you asked.

I only buy lottery tickets every once in awhile and usually only from 2-3 different gas stations, so if I were to win a big prize I would have no issue cashing in my winnings or whatever.

In North Europe, it is quite popular to ask to provide a receipt when you participate in lotteries or small giveaways. A popular example: you can win bottles/devices/car as a main prize from Coca-Cola. Participation is simple - look under the cap and check the symbol. If exchanging cap to new bottle is simple, the if you win a car, you must provide a receipt that you have bought that bottle. Stupid rules, but I think that man, that is spoken about in topic name, is in a bit similar situation. Same goes with lotteries. If you are lucky to guess all the number in your lottery card, to get a prize you must provide a receipt. I dont know what the receipt is really for. To provide that the ticket is not fake? To prove that you havent stolen it?

[Coin_trader]

I noticed on the news that a man won a lottery and when he arrived to claim his prize, he was requested to state or provide information about where he purchased the lottery ticket, which he couldn't do because he didn't know where he obtained it. It drew my interest, and I wondered if forum users could still tell where they purchased all of their lottery tickets in the previous six months (For those who still engage if physical tickets).

This is nonsense reason from the lottery outlet to avoid payment. They can check the authenticity of the ticket by themselves since they have code on it which doesn’t need to be verified where this ticket purchased.

I do purchased lottery tickets in rare occasions and many players in my neighborhood manage to win a decent amount close to jackpot but they never encounter this kind of verification since the ticket alone is enough to claim the profit.

It’s odd since they should have record on where the ticket sold since an outlet registered it by themselves to the system.

[m2017]

I noticed on the news that a man won a lottery and when he arrived to claim his prize, he was requested to state or provide information about where he purchased the lottery ticket, which he couldn't do because he didn't know where he obtained it. It drew my interest, and I wondered if forum users could still tell where they purchased all of their lottery tickets in the previous six months (For those who still engage if physical tickets).

If you’re interested in the news you can read it here: https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-man-can-t-collect-lottery-prize-after-he-forgets-where-he-bought-ticket-1.6924708

If the lottery rules state that it is necessary to disclose the place of purchase of the ticket, then there is nothing left to do but follow this rule, otherwise you may lose the prize payment, as in the story of this man. If I were in his place, I would first check the lottery rules to make sure that the requirements for indicating the place of purchase of the ticket are legal, otherwise I would have suspicions that the lottery organizers are in this way trying to evade paying the prize money. In general, it is necessary to understand the nuances of this story.

For me personally, this is a little strange, not knowing (not remembering) the place where the ticket was purchased from the position of a gambler. And also, even stranger, from the position of the organizers, because money is concentrated in the places where tickets are sold, which means that precautionary measures are being taken - surveillance cameras, which could certainly have recorded this forgotten ticket buyer.

Most often, people buy lottery tickets near their homes. Probably, this man also bought somewhere near his place of residence (or work), because people’s daily travel routes actually remain unchanged. Unless, of course, the prize ticket ended up in his hands in some other way (possibly criminal).

[Natalim]

I don't think it's necessary to tell them where you bought the ticket. Their job is just to verify if the ticket is real and then pay the corresponding winnings if it is proven real. This kind of procedure could sometimes lead to not getting our winnings if we forget where we obtained the ticket. Tickets don't need to be bought all the time; someone can also give them to you. But these details aren't necessary anymore. As I've mentioned, they just have to verify the ticket. That's it.

[Hatchy]

Good news, after all...

It's actually a good news, he was lucky enough to have been paid because in situations like this, they will just take back the funds and not even think about giving it back to him which I had expected when I read through through the post at first place. But is it really necessary to ask for whee his ticket was initially bought? I believe that these were all just a scope attempt to try and default his lottery price. So many cases like this end up not been resolved. If the media had not intervened, he probably won't have gotten his winnings released untime or totally.i also think that there should be a way to check for the place of purchase on the ticket because it's not possible for a ticket not to have an id.

[TopTort777]

My opinion on that story - that man should not get his prize, because his intentions on gambling wasnt serious. He has got that ticket without any hope to win a price, that is why I think, if he gets his prize in the end, he wont use it wise. Probably waste it in few days on bs. How much was that prize? A bit more than 1k? Add it to a next jackpot, give that man several lottery tickets and close that case.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

I noticed on the news that a man won a lottery and when he arrived to claim his prize, he was requested to state or provide information about where he purchased the lottery ticket, which he couldn't do because he didn't know where he obtained it. It drew my interest, and I wondered if forum users could still tell where they purchased all of their lottery tickets in the previous six months (For those who still engage if physical tickets).

To contribute meaningfully to this discussion, I have alot of questions to ask, and the first would be, after buying a ticket, how long does it take before the winner of a lottery is announced?
And Secondly, is it possible to buy a lottery ticket at multiple places? Like multiple outlets?

To the first question, if after buying a lottery ticket, it still takes a really long time, like six months to one year or more, before a winner is announced, and also, if the answer to the second question is a yes, that it's possible to buy tickets to a lottery at multiple places, then I personally believe it's highly possible for any one to forget the particular place where they bought a particular ticket, but I still consider this a very rare case, because I assume that every one playing the lottery should have a particular place where they purchase the ticket.

I will fault the man for being so careless with the game, to the extent of forgetting where he bought the ticket, but on the other hand, maybe he played the game and was never expecting to win, and this is why he did not bother keeping record of where the tickets were bought from.

Anyways, I've never played an offline lottery before, but if I've ever, it's only ones that only takes about 3 hours for results to be announced, so, there is no way i will forget where I bought ticket to such lottery game.

[Assface16678]

I don't think it's necessary to tell them where you bought the ticket. Their job is just to verify if the ticket is real and then pay the corresponding winnings if it is proven real. This kind of procedure could sometimes lead to not getting our winnings if we forget where we obtained the ticket. Tickets don't need to be bought all the time; someone can also give them to you. But these details aren't necessary anymore. As I've mentioned, they just have to verify the ticket. That's it.

Exactly, the most important thing is the ticket itself, because that will be the thing that will certify your win, and the authorities don't care if that is your ticket. Because the information if that is your ticket. Because the information about where the ticket came from is in the ticket itself, it has details and a unique serial number, which is unique in every lottery booth, so I think the topic itself is nonsense, because there are some news stories or articles about a lottery winner who couldn't get their prize just because it couldn't state where he bought the ticket, and it's common sense that all bettor in the lottery will know where they bought the ticket unless that ticket is not yours, but again, the information is not necessary when claiming the price. I don't know where OP got that kind of question or if he even thought about it before creating a topic for it, because from what I saw, most of the comments on the topic are nonsense.

[danherbias07]

So, he didn't notice that he won $1000+ from his lottery ticket and the rule says that a claim over that amount should have a cheque after 6-8 weeks, according to the article. But it has been a year and they have not received anything yet.

This is hilarious. Why would the lottery even care about where he bought the ticket, they can check it themselves because they have the records. I thought about what they should be pursuing the identification of the ticket buyer so they can give out the prize properly and then check if the ticket is legitimate. That's all they need. If the ticket won, there should be no more questions unless they don't want to pay. They have the authority to check it and the equipment too, I don't think there should be a problem with that.