Oakville man turns $1 into $100k with lotto win
Published February 20, 2020 at 5:32 pm
Michael Ivanchenko of Oakville turned a $1 Encore ticket into $100,000, matching the last six of seven numbers in the exact order in the Feb. 8 Lottario draw.
Michael Ivanchenko of Oakville turned a $1 Encore ticket into $100,000, matching the last six of seven numbers in the exact order in the Feb. 8 Lottario draw.
“The cashier started doing the happy dance, too,” recalled Michael, a married 63-year old father of three. “I texted my daughters and told them to keep it a surprise for my wife for Valentine’s Day.”
According to OLG, Michael then texted his wife who is currently caring for her elderly parents and told her to buy a dress and pick tickets to any show she wanted to see. “She said, we can’t afford that, and I said yes we can,” he shared.
Michael said he and his wife plan to travel to Las Vegas, upgrade their vehicle and share some of the windfall with their children.
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“For us, it’s amazing. I just had open heart surgery and this is a great way to celebrate my wellness and getting through this difficult surgery,” he concluded.
The winning ticket was purchased at Abbeywood Convenience on Abbeywood Drive in Oakville.
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