St. Thomas resident Harold Payne said very few words came to mind when it was revealed that he had won the top prize of $250,000 from a Instant Crossword Deluxe.
Payne, a 56 year old retired automotive assembler discovered his big win while at home with his wife, who’s reaction included jumping and screaming with excitement.
While picking up his cheque at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto, Payne told staff that “I thought I had uncovered six words, so I pulled out my phone to check on the OLG Lottery App.” “I saw the win was for $250,000 and I was so shocked I froze, and I was trying to remember to breathe.”
The father and grandfather says with his winnings he will enjoy being debt free and looks forward to buying a new truck and planning a cross-Canada road trip up to Alaska when it’s safe again.
