Peterborough artist Lisa Martini-Dunk is celebrating after winning a $500,000 MAXMILLIONS prize in the October 15th LOTTO MAX draw.
Martini-Dunk, a regular lottery player, was notified of her win by email from OLG. “I logged into my OLG.ca account and thought it said I had won $500,” she recalled. “Then, I noticed the additional zeros. I felt like I was dreaming and got up to get my glasses so I could see better. Even then, I didn’t believe it! I asked my family to review the email, and my OLG.ca account. Once we were all convinced the win was real, we were so excited!”
The win has brought a sense of ease and comfort for the self-described dog mom. “This win feels like freedom. It feels like a gift and a blessing. My heart is full of gratitude,” she said.
Martini-Dunk plans to use the prize to pay off her mortgage and may use the remainder for travel and home renovations.
(Written by: Scott Arnold)