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Check out our winner news releases to learn more about recent prize winners of $250,000 and above

MAJOR WINNERS NEWS RELEASE

Check out our winner news releases to learn more about recent prize winners of $250,000 and above

02-04-2026

KITCHENER RESIDENTS WIN $350,000 TOP PRIZE WITH INSTANT ACES WILD

TORONTO, ONPatricia and Brian Winger of Kitchener are $350,000 richer after winning a top prize with INSTANT ACES WILD (Game #2562).

Patricia and Brian, who are celebrating their 48th anniversary this summer, said the number they won the top prize with was 48. “It was a beautiful sign!” they remarked while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to collect their winnings.

The couple discovered their win one evening after a long day of running errands. “We came home and played the ticket we purchased. After revealing the number 48, we realized we won big and couldn’t believe it. We checked a few times on the OLG app to confirm the win.”

Patricia and Brian went on to share the news with their kids, who were also in disbelief.

With their windfall, the pair plans to travel to Italy and visit Tuscany. They also look forward to saving for retirement and sharing with their children.

INSTANT ACES WILD is available for $20 a play and the top prize is $350,000. Odds of winning any prize are 1 in 3.14. Visit the INSTANT page on OLG.ca for more information on this and other great games.

The winning ticket was purchased at Forsythe Variety on King Street East in Kitchener.

OLG supports safe play and wants to keep the fun in the game. That’s why OLG is proud to be a leader in promoting responsible gambling with our globally recognized PlaySmart program.

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