‘Counted all the zeroes’: 84-year-old retiree is London, Ont.’s newest millionaire

Mary Hutton of London, Ont. recently won $1 million after playing an instant lotto game. (Source: OLG)

A London, Ont., woman is thinking of how to spread the holiday cheer to her loved ones and local charities after winning $1 million on an instant lotto game.

According to a news release from OLG, Mary Hutton is the city’s newest millionaire after winning the top prize with Instant Millionaire Multiplier.

The 84-year-old retiree says she plays the lottery as part of her weekly routine.

“I enjoy playing instant tickets and like to try new games when they come out,” she said while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to collect her winnings.

“I played this ticket at home and realized I won big when I uncovered the last number and counted all the zeroes,” she added.

Mary immediately called her son to share the news.

“I called him on the phone, and he was so happy for me,” she said.

Mary says she’s excited to use her winnings to help her family and give back to charities that are meaningful to her.

“Christmas is coming, so I’m thinking of how I can treat my loved ones this holiday season. I’m also considering some home renovations,” she said.

The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K on Wellington Road in London.