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Sudbury woman wins $50,000 on scratch ticket

Winning ticket bought at RCSS on Lasalle
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Sarah Martel of Sudbury is celebrating after winning a $50,000 prize with INSTANT $2,000,000 SUPREME. (Supplied)

Sarah Martel of Sudbury is celebrating after winning a $50,000 prize with INSTANT $2,000,000 SUPREME.

“I was in a hurry the day I purchased my winning ticket,” said Martel while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up her winnings. 

“I had to pick up a birthday cake, so I scratched my ticket quickly – I didn’t even realize I won until I scanned it using the Ticket Checker!” she laughed. 

The 37-year-old cashier was terrified in the best possible way. 

“I was freaking out and in tears while sharing the news with my family and friends,” she laughed. “I’ve always dreamed of winning and now I’m living this dream!”

Sarah plans on using her winnings to help purchase a house, pay some bills and take a trip.

INSTANT $2,000,000 SUPREME is available for $20 a play and the top prize is $2 million. Odds of winning any prize are 1 in 3.16.

The winning ticket was purchased at the Real Canadian Superstore on Lasalle Boulevard in Sudbury.


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