Toronto, ON – Geraldine F. and Joyce B. of Belleville are celebrating after winning a $300,000 prize with INSTANT PLINKO (Game #2266).
Gerry and Joyce, 81-year-old twin sisters, said they have been playing the lottery together since 2010 and this is not their first big win. They won $100,000 in 2011 and $1 million in 2015 and shared those winnings with friends, family, charities, and churches.
Gerry bought the ticket while she was out running errands and when she realized they won a chip drop, she brought the ticket back to the store. “At first I thought the machine broke down, but when OLG called, I knew we had won big,” shared Gerry while at the OLG Prize Centre. “I went home to tell Joyce and told her I wasn’t sure how much we won, because we have to go to Toronto to drop the chip.”
The sisters, who are retired from the Hawkins Cheezie Factory, were excited and energized when they attended the OLG Prize Centre for the chip drop. The sisters planned for Gerry to drop the chip while Joyce cheered her on. “My knees were weak at the top of those steps. It was like I was in outer space, like no one else was up there with me,” said Gerry. “Then I heard people clapping – I did pretty good!” said Gerry, referring to their $300,000 win.
“We’re very fortunate,” said Joyce. “We’re going to share with our sister-in-law, our family and friends who need it and our churches.” As for themselves, they said they haven’t thought about it yet. “We’ll see what’s left after we take care of everyone else,” said Joyce. “We have a good life and are very blessed,” Gerry added.
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The winning ticket was purchased at Victoria Convenience on Victoria Avenue in Belleville.