Guelph residents win $50,000 prizes in lottery draws
GUELPH – Susan Bennett just won $50,000 with Instant Bingo.
The 73-year-old Guelph woman played her ticket at home and decided to double check her numbers using the OLG Lottery App.
“It said big winner – I was numb. It still doesn’t feel real,” she said as she picked up her cheque at the OLG prize centre in Toronto.
Susan plans to take a moment before deciding on her next steps, but will likely invest some of her winnings.
“To celebrate, I am going to buy myself a pinky ring so I can always remember this moment and extend my luck!” she said.
The winning ticket was purchased at Shoppers Drug Mart on Silvercreek Parkway in Guelph.
Meanwhile, there’s another winner.
A Guelph man cut it close for cashing in his winnings in the 6/49 Super Draw
Thomas Bendo won $50,000 on March 30 last year and only validated the ticket on Feb. 24 this year. Players have up to one year to claim their prizes.
The 57-year old salesman describes himself as a practical guy. “I will feel more comfortable celebrating my win once I’ve used the money responsibly,” he shared
“This feels good – this will go a long way in helping me be debt-free,” he said.
The winning ticket was purchased at Petro Canada on Stone Road in Guelph.
