Michael Lapointe of New Liskeard is $75,000 richer after winning a top prize with INSTANT FROSTY KENO.
Lapointe, an underground miner, is an occasional lottery player with OLG who picks up an INSTANT ticket when the mood strikes. “I like playing Keno, so when I saw this ticket, I thought, ‘Why not give it a try?’”
This decision would ultimately lead him to his first big win!
“After playing my ticket, I scanned it on the OLG app on my phone. My first thought was that I’d done something wrong, so I checked it once more,” he recounted, while visiting the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his winnings. “When I saw the prize amount again, I immediately left the house and headed to the store.
The win has been a huge blessing, he explains.
"We’ve experienced some financial hardship recently, so it brings a sense of relief. When I shared the good news with my parents, they were so happy for me. My father has helped me through these difficult times; being able to repay him is a great feeling.”
With his windfall, Michael may also buy a new car.
The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K on Paget Street South in New Liskeard.