Derek Turcotte, photo provided by OLG
Derek Turcotte of Couching First Nation, near Fort Frances, is $100,000 richer.
Turcotte has won the top prize in the INSTANT $100,000 JACKPOT.
The Couching First Nation resident remained in shock over his first big win as he picked up his cheque at the OLG Prize Centre
“I like playing INSTANT tickets for fun and the store manager recommended the $100,000 JACKPOT ticket because it was a new game. I was scratching the ticket at home when I saw a number “7” and it matched the $100,000 prize!”
Several others had to look at the ticket to make the 38-year-old believe that he really won the top prize.
“I asked my wife to confirm that I won the jackpot, but I still wasn’t convinced it was real so I ran to show my neighbour and he yelled ‘Holy, brother! You better take that ticket to the store!’ So, I did!”
When it comes to what Turcotte plans to do with the money, the home chef says, “I am considering investing in a food truck, but I will take my time to think about exactly what to do.”
Even though Derek has his $100,000 cheque in hand, he is still in disbelief, “I never thought I would win so big. This is an incredible experience!”
The winning ticket was purchased at Ski’s Variety on Second Street in Fort Frances.
