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Port McNicoll lottery winner 'shocked' after $50K win

'I scratched my ticket at home and thought I won $15 or $20,' says 68-year-old, who admits lottery win 'feels very good'
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Richard Windross of Port McNicoll is celebrating a big win.

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Richard Windross of Port McNicoll is $50,000 richer after winning a prize with Instant Jackpot Multiplier (Game #2058).

Richard, 68, says he enjoys playing all lottery games. "I scratched my ticket at home and thought I won $15 or $20. I was shocked when I found out I won $50,000," Richard shared while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his winnings.

Richard says his sister and brother-in-law didn't believe him when he told them about the win. "They were both very surprised!"

He plans to pay some bills and share his win with family. "It feels very good," he concluded.

Instant Jackpot Multiplier is available for $10 and the top prize is $1 million. Odds of winning any prize are 1 in 3.57. Visit the instant page on OLG.ca for more information on this and other great games.

OLG supports safe play and wants to keep the fun in the game. That’s why OLG is proud to be a leader in promoting responsible gambling with our globally recognized PlaySmart program.

The winning ticket was purchased at Garrett's Convenience on Talbot Street in Port McNicoll.

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