A Markham woman found the right words on an Instant Crossword scratch ticket, earning her the $50,000 top prize.
Elvira Garcia, who works in finance, was scratching her ticket while waiting for her dinner to cook.
“To my surprise, I kept matching words, so I pulled out my phone and scanned my ticket using the OLG app,” she said in an OLG news release. “When I saw the ‘Big Winner’ message on the screen, I started jumping up and down. I was so happy and surprised. My young grandchild came to me and asked, ‘Nana, what happened?’ I reassured her that everything was OK and told her I’d won a prize.”
She described the win as “a dream come true.”
“It’s a blessing, and I take great comfort in knowing the impact this will have on my life. I will use this prize to take a break and focus on prioritizing my health and peace. I’d also love to complete some kitchen renovations and save, but my peace is my No. 1 priority.”
The winning ticket was purchased at Denison Ticket & Tobacco Shop on Denison Street in Markham.