Sault residents win instant scratch game (photo)
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 by: SooToday.com Staff
ABRIDGED NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO LOTTERY AND GAMING CORPORATION
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TORONTO, ON – Sault Ste Marie residents Margaret Carter and Gerard Guerriro are off to an exciting start in 2013 as they won the $250,000 top prize with instant scratch game Turbo Cash(Game # 1713).
“Margaret cried when she realized we won!’" smiled Guerriro while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to claim their prize.
“Our friends were in disbelief when we told them the good news!” said Carter.
The two have played the lottery together for 20 years and Turbo Cash is one of Carter’s favourite instant scratch games.
They celebrated their win by taking their family out for a delicious steak dinner at The Keg and they’re preparing to take a cruise vacation next month.
The rest of the winnings will go towards their retirement.
The ticket was purchased at Walmart on Great Northern Road in Sault Ste. Marie.
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tamikins 1/22/2013 6:28:10 PM ReportThats nice to see!! i wish you a happy fun filled retirement when the time comes ! :)
teancrumpets 1/22/2013 7:31:54 PM ReportGreat timing, happy retirement!
archer 1/22/2013 9:48:34 PM ReportGood for you Uncle Gerry!! Enjoy!!!!!
..........Don Mezzomo
kamen 1/22/2013 11:48:50 PM ReportCongratulations :)
Saultbie22 1/23/2013 8:05:23 AM ReportNice!! Congratulations!!
PipeBomb 1/23/2013 8:31:54 AM ReportVERY NICE! Enjoy!!
PS64 1/23/2013 9:06:11 AM ReportNICE.. Enjoy it....
I must say though that after 20 years of playing, sounds like you just broke even. LOL
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