A Stoney Creek, Ont. mother and grandmother took her time playing a scratch ticket.
Denise Upton of Stoney Creek says it just seemed too far-fetched the Instant Crossword Deluxe ticket, bought at the Esso on King George Highway in Brantford, could be real with so many quick matches.
“When I saw how many words I uncovered, I thought it was a gag gift until I scanned it,” Upton said.
“I played a few boards then put it aside and picked it up a few weeks later.”
Upton says her $250,000 winnings will make life “a little more comfortable.” The money is earmarked for some bills, a future vacation and her daughter’s education.
“It’s unimaginable – I feel completely blessed that I’ve been given this opportunity that most people don’t get,” said Upton.