A healthcare worker from Ontario is celebrating after winning a life-changing amount of money in the lottery.
Kandice Gignac, a Midland resident, sometimes buys lottery tickets to test her luck. Little did she know that a Big Spin ticket gifted on her birthday would win her a fortune.
The winner travelled to Toronto to visit the OLG Prize Centre, where she picked up her comically large $100,000 cheque and shared what happened.
“I went to the store to see what my Spin prize would be, hoping to win $20,” said Gignac. “When the screen said ‘Big Spin Winner,’ I was excited but still unsure of what I won. I was shocked to learn the minimum prize was $100,000!”
Her family and friends supported her, and she spun the wheel.
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The wheel was heavier than she thought, having seen videos of past winners spinning it. Still, she was prepared to put in some elbow grease and give it a whirl.
“It was so nice to see everyone’s smiling faces as they cheered me on. I was so focused; I was present in the moment. It’s wonderful to be going home with $100,000!” Gignac smiled.
Gignac added that she will take some time to settle into her win but has some ideas for the prize money.
“I always said if I win, we are going on a trip! It will be lots of fun planning a trip to celebrate,” she concluded.
We don’t know exactly who gifted her the ticket, but they bought it at a convenience store on King Street in Midland.
Speaking of big wins, the Lotto Max jackpot has gone up. If you’re considering buying a lottery ticket, this would be an excellent time to try your luck.
“In the next Lotto Max draw, slated for Friday, May 17, the prize pool will amount to $73 million and include a $65 million jackpot and an estimated eight Maxmillions,” states Loto-Québec.