Wintario - Full Broadcast from Langton Ontario July 1986

 

Wintario was Ontario's first provincial lottery, introduced in 1975 by the Ontario Lottery Corporation (OLC). It was a weekly lottery that became quite popular, not just for the prizes but also for its televised draws, which featured hosts such as Faye Dance and Fred Davis.

Wintario was unique because it wasn't just a lottery; it also played a role in funding public projects across Ontario. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales went towards funding arts, sports, recreation, and cultural projects in communities throughout the province.

The lottery ran until 1996 when it was discontinued, as other forms of lotteries and gaming became more prominent in Ontario. However, Wintario is remembered fondly by many Ontarians, both for its community impact and its role in the early days of provincial lotteries.