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Lawrence De Young of Elliot Lake won “Ontario’s jackpot” – $199,109 in the December 26, 2020, LOTTARIO draw

Lawrence de Young was brought to tears with his recent big win.
Lawrence says this is not his first win. “I once played with a group of 101 people from work – we each took home $776.”
The 78-year-old checked his ticket while at the store when he realized he won big. “I had to check it four more times,” the retired factory worker said. “I made it through the call with OLG then went out to the car to cry my eyes out!”
Lawrence says his wife of 53 years saw him crying but didn’t believe it when he told her about the big win. “Eventually she figured out I was telling the truth!”
Lawrence plans on doing some work around the house, paying some bills and sharing with his family. “I’ve never been so shocked in my life,” he concluded.
The winning ticket was purchased at Rexall on Novia Scotia Walk in Elliot Lake.

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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