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A grandmother from Niagara Falls is celebrating a life-changing windfall after winning $300,000 playing the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s (OLG) Plinko game.
Lorna W., a Niagara Falls resident and proud grandma, couldn’t believe her luck when she dropped the Plinko chip and watched it land on the jackpot prize. The oversized cheque she received from OLG proudly displayed the whopping amount of $300,000.00, and her beaming smile captured the joy of the moment.
When asked about how she felt, Lorna responded with humor, joking that she might be “calling in rich” at work instead of calling in sick. Her lighthearted reaction quickly became the highlight of her winning story, resonating with many who dream of such a lucky break.
Plinko is one of OLG’s most exciting instant games, modeled after the popular game show feature where players drop a puck down a pegged board to see where it lands. Prizes can range from smaller amounts to life-changing sums like Lorna’s jackpot.
Lorna’s story has warmed hearts across Niagara Falls and beyond, showing that sometimes fortune truly smiles on everyday people. She says she plans to share the joy of her winnings with family and friends, ensuring the prize is a blessing not just for her, but for her loved ones too.
While $300,000 may not be a retirement fortune, it’s a significant boost for someone who joked about continuing to work—just with a little more financial cushion. Her story is a reminder that dreams can come true in the most unexpected ways.