'It was unbelievable': Sault resident 'shook with excitement' over big lotto win

Benjamin says he plans to put his prize toward bills, home renovations, and a new fence for his backyard

Sault Ste. Marie resident Benjamin S. is $250,000 richer after winning a top prize with CASH BOOST SCRATCH ticket (Game #2576). “This is my first big win,” Benjamin shared while visiting the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to collect his cheque.

“While I was at the store, I decided to pick up a SCRATCH ticket. I looked down at the display case and chose CASH BOOST.” Benjamin said after uncovering his big win, he was shaking with excitement.

“It was unbelievable.” The first thing Benjamin did was call his dad. “I was surprised he believed me right away.

He must have heard it in my voice. He passed the phone over to my mom, and she was thrilled.” Benjamin says he plans to put his prize toward bills, home renovations, and a new fence for his backyard.

“Winning big is an unreal feeling,” he concluded. CASH BOOST is available for $10 a play and the top prize is $250,000. Odds of winning any prize are 1 in 3.77.

Visit OLG.ca for more information on this and other great games. The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K on Wellington Street West in Sault Ste. Marie.

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