Elliot Lake resident wins cash for life, opts for $675K payout

Lynne Howard is $675,000 richer after taking the cash payout when she won instant Cash For Life. The Elliot Lake resident chose to take the lump sum rather than $1,000 a week for life. (Supplied)

An Elliot Lake woman is $675,000 richer after taking the cash payout when she won instant Cash For Life.

Lynne Howard chose to take the lump sum rather than $1,000 a week for life.

Howard, 63, a retired professional figure skating instructor, said she enjoys playing Instant tickets.

“I like to try out new games, but Cash For Life is my go-to,” she is quoted as saying in a news release from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. on Thursday.

“This ticket was given to me as a Mother’s Day gift. I give tickets as gifts to family members all the time – I’m glad one of us hit it big!”

When she played her ticket and realized she won, Howard said she was overwhelmed.

“I scratched the third box and couldn’t believe it,” she said.

Lynne shared the news with her husband, daughter, and son-in-law.

“They were all so excited for me!”

With her windfall, Lynne plans to purchase a new boat.

“We’ll enjoy the financial security that comes with this win. It’s uplifting and life-changing,” she said.

The winning ticket was purchased at MacEwen on Main Street in Wellington.