(Thunder Bay, ON) – March turned out to be a truly lucky month for Gerta Jordaan and her husband Johan of Matheson, whose $50.00 ticket package struck gold, winning an incredible $2,263,732 in the March 50/50.
When Health Sciences Foundation CEO Glenn Craig made the highly anticipated 11:00 A.M. call, the couple had no idea what was about to happen.
“I’m glad I got ahold of you because I have some really good news for you,” Craig said. I needed to speak to Gerta today to let her know she is a multi-millionaire.”
Johan joked, “Well, I guess we can have a good party tonight and if there’s anything left, maybe we can pay off the bills!”
When asked what this win means for their future, Johan, who works at a mine, replied, “Maybe retirement, at least maybe earlier.”
As for why they chose to buy tickets for the Thunder Bay 50/50, Gerta summed it up in one sentence: “For this day.” Johan added, “Everybody talks about it at work. It’s so well known, and everybody I know buys tickets.”
Thunder Bay 50/50 continues to change lives with every draw. Don’t miss your chance to be the next big winner!
Over $62 million in prizes has been awarded across Ontario, with this draw now marking its 19th consecutive millionaire.
April Draw Now Open
The April 50/50 is here to bring you cash showers all month long. Here’s what’s happening:
- $90,000 in Early Birds with $65,000 to be WON in the first week!
- Five $10,000 Early Bird amounts available throughout the month.
- NEW – First ever Saturday draw that includes TWO $10,000 prizes.
** Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 24th, 2025 to be eligible for the Grand Prize draw on Friday, April 25th at 11:00 a.m.
Questions about the draw can be sent to info@thunderbay5050.ca. Ticket purchasers must be present in Ontario to purchase and 18 years of age old or older. The Thunder Bay 50/50 continues each month with the Grand Prize drawn on the last Friday of the month. (2025 Lottery Licence RAF1413948)
