Toronto, ON – Marionito (Marion) Esmas of Hamilton won a $300,000 top prize with INSTANT MASSIVE MONEY (Game #2427).

Marion, 48, has been playing the lottery with OLG for many years. He loves to play INSTANT games, as well as LOTTO MAX and LOTTO 6/49. Marion’s decision to pick up an INSTANT MASSIVE MONEY ticket has led him to the OLG Prize Centre to celebrate his biggest win yet!

“I bought my ticket after work and played it while I was in the store. I thought I had won $300,” Marion recalled, while visiting the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his winnings. “When I realized I had won $300,000, I started tearing up. It feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.”

“I first shared the good news with my wife, and then my daughter. They were both so surprised,” Marion smiled. “Winning this prize has been amazing! I can’t explain the feeling.”

With his windfall, Marion plans to pay some bills. He is also considering treating himself to a new car.

MASSIVE MONEY is available for $30 a play and the top prize is $300,000. Odds of winning any prize are 1 in 4.16.

The winning ticket was purchased at Super Convenience on Plains Road East in Burlington.

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