Neil N., an Ear Falls resident, has $100,000 to spend after winning on a 5X The Cash scratch ticket from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. OLG said the 36-year-old told them he’s been playing the lottery since he was old enough to do so and enjoys a variety of scratch tickets. “I was playing it like I normally would -- I didn’t expect to win big,” said Neil in an OLG news release Wednesday. “I was speechless, stunned and overwhelmed with excitement -- an indescribable moment.” Neil said he plans to pay some bills and treat himself to something special. The winning ticket was purchased at Red River Co-op Gas Bar on Government Street in Dryden. 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.
