St. Catharines Woman Wins $100,000

Wednesday, 6 July 2022 13:20

By Linda Morgan

St. Catharines resident wins big playing Encore.

A woman from St. Catharines managed to turn $1 into $100,000!

Mary Koszulinski-Amato matched the last six of seven Encore numbers in exact order in the June 3rd, 2022 draw.

"I play the lottery regularly and have won small prizes - until now!" she shared while picking up her winnings.

The 54 year old says she plans to pay some bills, complete some home renovations and set some aside for her daughter's education.

The winning ticket was purchased at Avondale on Welland Avenue in St. Catharines.

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