A Petrolia man is celebrating a $100,000 lottery win.
Jamie Gale matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the January 11, 2023 ONTARIO 49 draw.
The 47-year-old said he's been playing the lottery since he turned 18 and this is his first big win.
"I use anniversary dates and birthdays for my numbers," shared Gale during a stop at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his winnings.
Gale said he discovered his big win one morning while enjoying his coffee. "I was in total shock. I couldn't even think straight," he said. "I woke up my wife to tell her I won big, and she was in even more shock than I was!"
He said he plans to pay off some bills and put some of his win aside for his son's future. "I'll also get my wife something nice," he smiled.
"I'm still shocked. It's truly a blessing."
The winning ticket was purchased at Mac's on Petrolia Street in Petrolia.