A northern Ontario couple is celebrating a major lottery win after scoring a $50,000 prize with an instant game. Barry and Dorothee Burtnyk of Greater Sudbury struck it rich playing Instant Casino Night (Game #2483), a $10 lottery scratch ticket with odds of winning any prize at 1 in 3.51. Casino Night offered players a chance at prizes ranging from $10 up to a $250,000 grand prize. More details about the game can be found on the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s website. OLG did not release any details on the Burtnyks’ plans for their windfall. “Congratulations to Barry and Dorothee,” the lottery retailer said in a news release on Monday. The winning ticket was purchased at Smitty’s Convenience Plus on Regent Street in Greater Sudbury, OLG confirmed. Play responsibly “OLG supports safe play and wants to keep the fun in the game,” said OLG on its website. “That’s why OLG is proud to be a leader in promoting responsible gambling with our globally recognized Playsmart program.” Playsmart offers information on gambling games. If you or someone you know is struggling with a problem, help is available.
