Local couple wins $100,000
A couple from Niagara Falls has won big with ENCORE!
Robert and Marianne Babel won $100,000 after matching the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in the July 24th LOTTARIO draw.
The pair says they couldn't believe their good fortune.
"We were on a video chat with my kids when I was scanning our tickets. My wife told me to pay attention to the call, so I put the last ticket aside," shared Rob while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto. "We just hung up the phone when Rob scanned the last ticket and showed me his phone. I said, is this a joke?" added Marianne. "We texted the kids and they called right back!"
The couple, who have been married 38 years, say they plan to share the money with their kids and grandchildren.
"We’ll treat ourselves to a little shopping spree for some things around the house too," smiled Marianne.
The winning ticket was bought in Niagara Falls at Avondale on Montrose Road.
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