A healthcare worker in St. Catharines has won $100,000 playing the lottery.
Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Lea Miroy after she matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the September 30, 2023 LOTTO 6/49 draw.
Miroy says she is a regular lottery player and only plays LOTTO 6/49 and LOTTO MAX.
"I always say yes to ENCORE. This is my first big win," she shared while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up her windfall.
She was at home when she discovered her big win on the OLG app. "I saw all the zeroes and I had to bring my tablet right up to my eyes – I was so surprised," she said. "I was shaking!"
She says she video called her sister to show her the win. "She was very happy for me," Lea smiled. "I texted a screenshot to my daughter, and she asked me if it was real. I've never won anything like this. I'm so happy!"
"My brain is full of ideas on how to spend this money. I will take some time to figure out my next steps."
The winning ticket was purchased at Linwell Variety on Grantham Avenue in St. Catharines.