KAWARTHA LAKES-Heather Loney of Fenelon Falls is celebrating after winning a TRIPLE MILLIONS top prize worth $1 million in the August 29, 2024 Main Draw.
Heather, a mother of four and grandmother of seven, has been a long-time lottery player with OLG. She enjoys playing LOTTO MAX, LOTTO 6/49, and a variety of INSTANT games. When she learned about the limited-time game TRIPLE MILLIONS, she decided to give it a try. This decision would soon have Heather celebrating her first big win and the thrill of becoming a millionaire!
“I actually bought 10 tickets. I kept three for myself and gave the rest to my kids as birthday gifts,” Heather recounted, while visiting the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up her winnings. “I discovered my win when I returned home from a night out at bingo. I hadn’t had any luck there, so I decided it was a good time to check my lottery tickets. When I scanned this ticket, I saw the ‘Big Winner’ message and my heart dropped.”
Filled with disbelief, Heather ran across the street to her daughter’s house. “I excitedly banged on the door. When she opened it, I showed her my ticket, saying, ‘Look at this! Is this real?’ We both screamed with pure joy. I kept my poor, pregnant daughter up until 4:00 a.m. that night. I couldn’t sleep for days with all that excitement running through me!”
“I called all of my kids, shrieking, ‘I won the lottery!’ They were so happy for me,” Heather smiled. “I’ve faced a lot of hardship and loss over the years, and while I do feel sad that I can’t share this win with those who are no longer with us, I know they are watching over me. I feel beyond lucky and blessed.”
“I’m proof that extraordinary things do happen,” Heather beamed. “If I can win the lottery, maybe the Leafs will bring home a win this year too,” she chuckled.
With her windfall, Heather plans to pay some bills, invest, and enjoy an abundance of travel. “I want to take my family to Disney World, take my sister on a cruise, and treat myself to a trip to Nashville,” she concluded with a big smile.
The winning ticket was purchased at New Rave Convenience on King Street East in Oshawa.
Congratulations!