Susan Ward of Owen Sound with her winnings at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto. Photo provided by OLG.Susan Ward of Owen Sound with her winnings at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto. Photo provided by OLG.
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'It's such a shock': Owen Sound woman wins over $207K

An Owen Sound woman has some extra cash to spoil her grandchildren and great-grandchildren after taking the second prize in a recent Lotto 6/49 draw.

Susan Ward won $207,214.20 in the July 13 draw. The Owen Sound resident has been playing the lottery for as long as she can remember and always picks numbers that hold a special significance for her family. Despite that, this is Ward's first big win.

“I checked my ticket on the self-checker at the store, and suddenly, I froze,” Ward said while picking up her winnings at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto. “It’s safe to say I was shocked. I almost had to put my glasses on to double-check that it was real.”

Ward said she told her family of the win and they were "so happy" for her.

“It’s such a shock, but it’s a great feeling overall," said Ward.

The winning ticket was purchased at the Circle K on Sykes Street in Meaford.

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