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‘It was the most incredible Christmas gift!’ says $100,000 Hamilton lottery winner

Laurie-Ann Sprague of Hamilton is celebrating after winning a $100,000 top prize with the OLG. OLG

A Hamilton retiree finally picked up her Christmas gift from the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto — a $100,000 top prize thanks to an Instant Crossword Tripler ticket.

Regular lottery player Laurie-Ann Sprague says a game ticket gifted on Christmas Eve by her husband produced the six words needed to win thousands.

“We both realized I won $100,000 and I started to cry and shake. It was the most incredible Christmas gift,” Sprague said.

A trip to Vegas next year is in the cards for the former health industry worker, thanks to the win.

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“We will also pay some bills, save some and treat our cat to some special toys,” Sprague said.

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The $5 winning ticket was purchased at Welcome Mart on Barton Street.

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