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London Woman Wins $2-Million

A London woman's decision to buy a scratch and win lottery ticket on Christmas Eve paid off in a very big way.

Kristin Hawley won $2-million on a Instant Millions ticket.

“I decided to buy a ticket when I was at the store Christmas Eve,” says Hawley, “I scratched the ticket when I got home. I couldn’t believe my eyes!”

She plans to buy a house with her windfall. She also plans to put some money aside for her kids and save the rest.

Hawley bought the winning ticket at Mac's on Jalna Blvd.

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