Francis Gauthier, 56, of Windsor won $61,936.50 in the February 9 LOTTO 6/49 draw. Feb 20, 2019. (Photo courtesy of OLG)Francis Gauthier, 56, of Windsor won $61,936.50 in the February 9 LOTTO 6/49 draw. Feb 20, 2019. (Photo courtesy of OLG)
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Latest Windsor lotto winner plans to buy new house & boat

A Windsor man is the latest member of the lottery winners' club.

Francis Gauthier, 56, of Windsor won $61,936.50 in the February 9 LOTTO 6/49 draw.

"This is my first major win," shared Gauthier, while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his winnings. "I usually play LOTTO 6/49, LOTTO MAX and some INSTANT games."

The sheet metal installer replayed the same numbers from a past ticket.

“It's all just starting to settle in," he smiled.

The father of two plans to put his winnings in the bank for now.

"I will use some towards a down payment on a house and maybe purchase a new fishing boat."

"I am excited and thrilled!" Francis added.

The winning ticket was purchased at M & S Convenience on Felix Avenue in Windsor.

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