Port Colborne Woman Scores with Lottery

Thursday, 29 February 2024 10:08

By Geoff Waterfield

Samantha Ritchie pulled off a $200,000 win with Instant Plinko

A Port Colborne woman is $200,000 richer after winning with Instant Plinko lottery.

Samantha Ritchie is a travel agent, and says she started playing the lottery when she was 18.

She was getting gas when she decided to check the ticket. The terminal froze, and she was worried she'd be late for work.

Once she realized the win, she called her boyfriend and mother, who were equally as thrilled.

She plans to pay some bills, go on a holiday, and maybe invest in some property.

The winning ticket was bought at Petro Canada on King Street in Welland.

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