‘It feels very special’: London woman celebrating $100K lotto win

Tetiana S. of London, Ont. collects her OLG cheque in this updated image. (Source: OLG)

A London woman plans to save for retirement after winning the top prize of $100,000 with Instant Jackpot Multiplier.

According to a news release, Tetiana has been playing the lottery with OLG for about a year now, and enjoys playing Lotto Max, Lotto 6/49 and various Instant tickets.

The 53-year-old Londoner and her husband stopped at a gas station to check a couple of lottery tickets. While there, she decided to buy a new one.

Tetiana played her ticket while still at the store and then checked to see if she was a winner.

“When I saw I won $100,000, I couldn’t believe it!” she said. “I immediately kissed my husband.”

So, what does Tetiana plan to do with her newfound windfall? She says she plans to save for retirement.

“I’m very happy,” she said. “This win will be a big help to my family. It feels very special.”

The winning ticket was purchased at Pioneer/On the Run on Dundas Street in London.