Sheila Zsiga of Lucknow. (Image provided by the OLG)Sheila Zsiga of Lucknow. (Image provided by the OLG)
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Lucknow woman makes good on a crossword

A Lucknow woman is a quarter-of-a million dollars richer.

Sheila Zsiga won $250,000 with Instant Crossword Deluxe.

"I have been playing the lottery since I turned 18. I won on Poker Lotto in May 2021, but this is my largest win," she stated in a release after picking up her winnings at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto.

The 58-year-old retiree says she thought she made a mistake while playing her ticket.

"As I was playing, I knew I won $10, next thing I knew I won $100,000," she said. "I checked the ticket using the OLG App to confirm the win and I was numb! I told my husband right away and we went to the store to validate it."

The mother and grandmother, plans to share her win with family.

"I will also pay some bills, purchase a new vehicle and save some for a trip to Las Vegas when it's safe," she added.

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