Barry Anstett of Owen Sound says, for now, he’ll “carry on as usual” after winning a Triple Millions top prize worth $1 million in the Aug. 29 main draw.
The 56-year-old has been playing the lottery with OLG for the past couple of years but this is his first big win.
“I was at the store when I scanned my ticket and discovered my win,” Anstett told OLG. “I was certainly surprised and a little anxious, but very excited as well. I shared the news with my family, and while they didn’t believe me at first, they were thrilled for me. I plan to let this win sink in a bit before making any decisions about what comes next. For now, I’ll carry on as usual.”
The winning ticket was bought at Canadian Tire Gas+ on Balsam Street in Collingwood.
HAMILTON MAN WINS QUARTER-MILL
Retiree Victor Daigneault of Hamilton made the right decision when he bought the only Big Spin ticket left at the store where he was shopping.
The retiree ended up winning $225,000 with The Big Spin Instant game.
“I was surprised to see that I had won an in-store sping,” Daigneault told OLG. “When my ticket was validated and landed on big spin, I didn’t realize I had won the top prize. I’ve never won anything in my whole life!”
Needless to say for him, the win is “life life-changing. It’s an opportunity for me to live better,” he said.
As The Big Spin Wheel spun, he thought to himself, “Wow! Is this really happening? The wheel was lighter than I expected. I should have spun it harder!”
Daigneault added: “I was shocked to see the wheel land on $225,000. I was expecting to win $100,000. This win is a game-changer, and it will go a long way in helping me create the life I envision for myself during my retirement years. I will look for a new home and take comfort in knowing I have what I need for a good life.”
The winning ticket was bought at Anna’s Lottery Shop on King St. W. in Hamilton.
LINDSAY WOMAN WINS BIG
Lisa Mason, of Lindsay, Ont., matched the last six of seven Encore numbers in exact order in the Dec. 3 Lotto Max draw to win $100,000.
The admin worker says she’s an occasional lottery player with OLG and likes to pick up her tickets when the jackpots are high.
So recently, when the Lotto Max jackpot surged to $80 million, Mason bought a Quick Pick with Encore, which led to her first big win.
“I scanned my ticket using the OLG app, but I didn’t have my glasses on,” she told OLG.
“I showed my phone screen to a friend and asked if they could confirm the prize amount. When I realized I’d won big, I was shaking and could feel my heart racing. I took a screenshot and shared it with my family. They all thought I was joking!”
She continued: “I never expected to win a prize like this. When it happened, it was a surreal feeling. I feel great! I’m very thankful and humbled.”
Mason is excited to enjoy this win with her loved ones.
“In addition to investing, I look forward to sharing with my children. I’ll also take some time to think of a special way to treat my husband and celebrate this win with him.”
The winning ticket was bought at Giant Tiger on Angeline Street North in Lindsay.