Toronto landscaper celebrates $1-million lottery win at surprise birthday party
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Not only did Toronto landscaper Pane Tan match all seven Encore numbers in exact order in the April 18 Pick-4 draw to win $1 million, but he got to celebrate at a surprise party.
Tan has been playing the lottery with OLG for 30 years, but the father of three and grandfather of two is celebrating his first big win.
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“I stopped by the store on a Saturday to check my ticket,” Tan told OLG. “When I scanned it and saw the prize amount on the screen, I was so shocked and happy. Being a winner is a very exciting feeling.”
Tan then returned home, only to find that there was another pleasant surprise waiting for him.
“I was stunned again because my family had organized a surprise birthday party for me. I had two unforgettable moments that day,” he told OLG.
After the party, Tan told his son about his winning ticket.
“He was amazed and delighted,” he said.
“Later on, I shared the news with some other family members as well. Everyone was just thrilled for me!”
Tan plans to share his winnings with his children and take a well-deserved vacation.
His winning ticket was bought at Min-A-Mart on Wilson Ave. in Toronto.
Sidony Pierre of Orléans, Ont., won $250,000, a top prize with Instant Golden Multiplier. (OLG)
HAPPY DANCER
Married dad Sidony Pierre of Orleans, Ont., did a “happy dance” after winning $250,000, a top prize with Instant Golden Multiplier.
The 53-year-old has been a loyal lottery player with OLG for the past eight years.
“This ticket looked nice and was new to me, so I thought, ‘Why not give it a try?’” he told OLG. “I took my ticket home and played it from the comfort of my sofa. When I uncovered a big win, I started screaming, ‘I won! I won! I won!’ Then I jumped up and did a happy dance. The thrill was so overwhelming that I just couldn’t stop!”
Pierre immediately shared the exhilarating news with his wife and daughter.
“We all shouted with excitement and danced together,” he told the OLG. “The vibes in the room were insane!”
When asked how it feels to win the lottery, Pierre said, “It feels like pure joy. My hands are still shaking!”
Pierre plans to pay some bills and save for the future.
“I feel so grateful and blessed,” he told OLG. “This has been a truly incredible, out-of-this-world experience.”
His winning ticket was bought at Pioneer on St Joseph Blvd. in Ottawa.
OVERJOYED WINNER
Berta Amaral, a married Toronto mother of two, is “overjoyed” about being $50,000 richer after winning a top prize with Instant Super Strike.
“I was passing by the store and had an itch to grab a ticket,” she told OLG. “I felt like this Super Strike ticket was speaking to me, so I decided to pick it up. When I played my ticket and uncovered my win, I was overjoyed. I shouted, ‘I think I won big!’ I had my son double-check my ticket for me and he confirmed it was a winner.”
Amaral plans to pay some bills, save, and invest.
“Going forward, I’ll also continue to play,” she added.
Her winning ticket was bought at QQ+ Convenience on Davenport Rd. in Toronto.
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