Denis Prevost and Treena Young of Garden Village are celebrating a $200,000 win after striking it big with an Instant 10X Money Multiplier ticket.
The couple, parents of four, have played the lottery for years, regularly purchasing instant tickets. This marks their first major win, according to a news release by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation.
“We thought we’d won $200 and tucked the ticket away for weeks,” they said while claiming their prize at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto.
Young reminded Prevost to validate the ticket before a store trip, leading to the surprise discovery.
“The lottery terminal froze – I thought I broke it,” Prevost said with a laugh to an OLG representative.
“The clerk told us we’d actually won $200,000. I panicked and called Treena right away.”
Family did not believe them
They said that their family was skeptical at first.
“They weren’t sure if it was a hoax,” the couple said jokingly.
Planning for the future
Now, they plan to pay off bills, take a family vacation, and donate some of their winnings.
“This comes with responsibility,” they said.
“We’ll use it wisely.”
The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K on Lavery Street in North Bay.
Play responsibly
“OLG supports safe play and wants to keep the fun in the game,” said OLG.
“That’s why OLG is proud to be a leader in promoting responsible gambling with our globally recognized Playsmart program.”
Playsmart offers information on gambling games.
If you or someone you know is struggling with a problem help is available.
