Windsor residents win $77k with ticket bought in Amherstburg

Daniel and Mary Golab of Windsor won $77,777 in an Instant 777 draw. The mother-and-son duo purchased the ticket at Lynn’s Variety in Amherstburg.

Daniel and Mary Golab of Windsor are $77,777 richer after winning a top prize with Instant 777, the OLG announced last Thursday.

Mary and Daniel Golab, a mother-and-son duo, have been playing the lottery together for over a decade. They especially enjoy playing Instant tickets, taking turns scratching half of each one. 

“When picking out tickets, I usually go for whatever appeals to me in the moment,” shared Daniel, while visiting the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto. “I love seeing the signs at the store that say a big winner was sold there.” 

The winning ticket was purchased at Lynn’s Variety in Amherstburg.

One day, while browsing the Instant tickets at the store, Daniel pointed to a particular one and jokingly said, “That one’s a winner!” He purchased it, along with a few others, and headed home. 

“I left the tickets in the car for a bit, and we played them later that night,” he recalled.

Daniel and Mary scratched the first ticket and were happy to win a $10 prize. Then, Mary began playing the next one before handing it over to Daniel. 

“We both crossed our fingers. Before long, we discovered we’d won the top prize!” they beamed.

The pair gradually shared the wonderful news with their family. 

“They were very excited for us, as were the other customers in the store when we went to validate our ticket,” the Golabs said.

Reflecting on the incredible experience, Daniel said, “I still can’t believe it!”

“It feels so cool to win,” added Mary.

With their winnings, Daniel and Mary plan to manage their finances, complete some home renovations, and embark on a cruise.

Instant 777 is available for $5 a play and the top prize is $77,777, the OLG states.

Windsor residents win $77k with ticket bought in Amherstburg

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