Toronto, ON – Petra Hardt of Mississauga is celebrating after winning a $350,000 top prize with INSTANT CROSSWORD EXTREME (Game #3471).

Petra, 70, has been a loyal lottery player with OLG for over 30 years. “I like to get an INSTANT ticket to enjoy while I have my evening coffee,” she said. The retiree is now thrilled to share the news of her first big win.

Petra was in utter disbelief when she discovered her big win while at home. “It was totally unexpected. I only told a few friends and family members, and they were absolutely thrilled for me.”

With her windfall, she plans to share with family and friends, invest for her future, and complete some renovations to upgrade her condo. She also looks forward to taking a vacation somewhere warm to escape the cold winter.

“Winning is an unreal and amazing feeling. It was just a magical moment!” she concluded.

INSTANT CROSSWORD EXTREME is available for $30 a play and the top prize is $350,000. Odds of winning any prize are 1 in 3.42. Visit the INSTANT page on OLG.ca for information on this game and other great OLG games.

The winning ticket was purchased at Number One Convenience on Hurontario Street in Mississauga.

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