An everyday lottery participant from Toronto scored two giant prizes with one ticket.
Adrian Nicola received the Poker Lotto All In progressive jackpot of $155,182.10 on Jan. 13 in addition to $5,000 on the moment portion of his Poker Lotto ticket for a complete prize of $160,182.10.
“I was at the store when I asked the clerk for a Poker Lotto All In ticket. In a flash, the Royal Flush came up on the screen and I knew the jackpot was mine,” he stated in an Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. information launch. “It was unexpected, but I remained focused on soaking in the moment.”
He stated the win didn’t hit him till he acquired dwelling.
“I was happy and excited but tried to keep myself calm. I wanted to pace myself until the cheque was in my hands.”
Nicola, who works in finance, stated Poker Lotto All In is his favorite recreation as a result of it provides a number of methods to win.
“I’m thankful this win came my way. It’s a great way to start the year. Now that I’m here, it’s starting to sink in more that this really happened. It’s great,” he stated.
Nicola plans to make use of the cash to care for some obligations and to share along with his household.
“I’ll take some time to settle into my win before figuring out how to treat myself,” he stated.
The successful ticket was bought at Erskine Tuck Store on Erskine Avenue in midtown Toronto.
Poker Lotto gamers can choose to go “All In” for a further $1 for an opportunity at successful an on the spot jackpot.
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