One Woodstock resident has 50 thousand reasons to smile after taking home a jackpot.
WOODSTOCK - A Woodstonian is 50 thousand dollars richer.
Ethan played the scratch ticket Let It Roll. He is a 22-year-old who works at a cement facility and has been playing the lottery since he was old enough to buy tickets. He talks about his lottery experience and what he likes to play.
“I only buy tickets once in a blue moon. I choose ones that look fun and enticing.”
He forgot about the scratch ticket, but found it under his pillow and talked about what happened next.
“I pulled out my phone to check it on the OLG app, not thinking much of it. As soon as I saw the prize amount, I nearly fell off the bed — I couldn’t believe what I was seeing!”
Ethan wanted to tell his parents, but knew he couldn't at the time because they were both at work.
“I just sat there staring at my phone in disbelief, scanning the ticket over and over again to make sure it was real. I genuinely thought I was dreaming.”
He ended up FaceTiming his parents and was able to tell his mom and dad about the great news.
“My mom was incredibly happy and couldn’t wait to celebrate with me after her shift. My dad was surprised and thrilled for me. It was such a special moment.”
He knows that he is very lucky to be so young and have this kind of monetary footing.
“Winning the lottery at such a young age feels surreal. It’s exciting to know I have a financial head start. I’m incredibly grateful because I know opportunities like this don’t come around often. I feel hopeful and optimistic about my future.”
Ethan plans to use the winnings to buy a car, save and invest the rest. The winning ticket was sold at the Circle K on Devonshire Ave in Woodstock
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