Toronto, ON – Guarav Sharma of Brantford is celebrating after winning a $250,000 top prize with INSTANT CROSSWORD DELUXE (Game #3355).
Guarav, a father of two, is a loyal fan of OLG’s INSTANT CROSSWORD. For the past six years, he has made sure to pick up a ticket every Friday. His dedication to the classic word game has now led him to his first big win!
“I played my ticket at the store,” said Guarav, while visiting the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to claim his winnings. “I initially thought I’d won $2,500 and was left shaking. My friend was outside waiting for me, so I called for him to come inside quickly! When I came to the realization that I’d actually won the $250,000 top prize, I was shocked!”
“I shared the good news with my parents, and at first, they couldn’t process what I was telling them,” Guarav laughed. “After repeating myself a few times, they were just as shocked as I was, and super happy! This win will help me and my family significantly. I look forward to paying off my parents’ mortgage, sharing with my children, and investing. This has been a truly unreal and out-of-this-world experience,” he concluded.
INSTANT CROSSWORD DELUXE is available for $10 a play and the top prize is $250,000. Odds of winning any prize are 1 in 3.46.
The winning ticket was purchased at Esso on King George Road in Brantford.
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