18-year-old Ontario woman becomes youngest $48M jackpot winner – on her 1st lottery ticket: OLG | 24CA News

OLG says an 18-year-old lady in Ontario has grow to be the youngest individual in Canadian lottery historical past to win a jackpot of such a big quantity. It was additionally the primary lottery ticket she’d ever purchased.

Juliette Lamour, from Sault Ste. Marie, was the only winner of Lotto 6-49 Gold Ball jackpot price $48 million.

Lamour received the draw on Jan. 7.

“While there have been other 18-year-old lottery winners across Canada in recent years, no one has won as much as Juliette,” the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation mentioned in a news launch issued Friday.

“I just turned 18 and my grandfather suggested I buy a lottery ticket for fun,” Lamour mentioned. “When I went to the shop, I wasn’t certain what to ask for as a result of I had by no means purchased a ticket earlier than, so I referred to as my dad who informed me to purchase a LOTTO 6-49 Quick Pick.

“I still can’t believe I hit the Gold Ball jackpot on my very first lottery ticket!”

Lamour mentioned initially she had forgotten she even purchased a ticket till coworkers informed her the profitable ticket was offered in Sault Ste. Marie. Checking her ticket on the OLG app with a colleague, she realized she had received.

“When he scanned the ticket, the ‘Winner/Gagnant’ jingle started to play, and ‘Big Winner’ was displayed on the phone,” Lamour mentioned. “My colleague fell to his knees in disbelief. He was yelling, in fact, everyone was yelling that I won $48 million!”

When it involves what to do with the cash, Lamour mentioned she plans on ending her research as she is in college and needs to plan some summer time adventures.

The profitable LOTTO 6-49 ticket was bought at Circle Okay on McNabb Street in Sault Ste. Marie, OLG mentioned.

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