Three Mildmay women are sharing a $100,000 lottery prize win.
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Cormporation (OLG) says Emily Lamont, Carrie Newton, and Rose Breig of Mildmay matched the last six of seven Encore numbers in exact order in the July 2, 2024 Lotto Max draw.
The women have been playing the lottery as a group for four years. When they first began playing together, they placed numbers in a hat and drew two sets. The group has been playing those numbers ever since.
This is their first big win.
Emily says in a statement, “I was enjoying a cup of tea in the morning when I decided to check our ticket,” adding, “I first shared the news with my husband, and then I called Rose. She couldn’t believe what I was telling her. Then, I called Carrie, and she was just as shocked.”
“I waited until my husband got home to share the news,” said Rose. “He was so excited for us!”
“I called my sister, and she was stunned,” said Carrie. “It doesn’t feel real quite yet,” she added.
Carrie and Rose both plan to upgrade to new vehicles, while Emily looks forward to adventures in her new camper trailer.
The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K on Elora Street in Mildmay.