MARKHAM RESIDENT CELEBRATING A $250,000 TOP PRIZE WITH INSTANT BINGO MULTIPLIER
Toronto, ON – BINGO! Vethavanam Karthekesu of Markham won a $250,000 top prize with INSTANT BINGO MULTIPLIER (Game #3079).
Vethavanam, a retired father of three, said he’s been a regular lottery player for 15 years and his favourite games are INSTANT BINGO and CROSSWORD. “When I played this ticket, it looked like a win, but it wasn’t until I brought it to the store that I realized I won $250,000. I was so shocked and very happy,” he shared while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his cheque.
Vethavanam is going to purchase a home with his winnings. “I might also take a family vacation to my home country to celebrate,” he concluded.
INSTANT BINGO MULTIPLIER is available for $10 a play and the top prize is $250,000. Odds of winning any prize are 1 in 3.49.
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The winning ticket was purchased at Smoke & Variety on Hillcroft Drive in Markham.
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