Jacqueline Kroon from Bowmanville, Ontario, was overjoyed to think she had won $5,000 in the Lotto 6/49. However, upon closer inspection, she realized she had won a life-changing $5 million jackpot. Initially mistaking the amount, Kroon recounted her disbelief and joy as she collected her winnings. The retailer worker plans to use her newfound wealth to treat her family, support animal shelters, and ensure her winnings last beyond her lifetime.
An Ontario woman did a ‘happy dance’ after thinking she won $5K. She actually scored a $5M Lotto 6/49 jackpot
Bowmanville resident Jacqueline Kroon said she was sipping on her morning coffee when she decided to check her lottery ticket on the OLG app to see if she had won. “Her message back to me simply said, ‘Get out of here!’” Kroon laughed. “It was an unbelievable and surreal moment.” “It’s amazing how one little paper can change your life. I’m filled with gratitude. This is a wish come true, and my heart is overflowing with joy.”
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