TORONTO – A Thunder Bay mother is celebrating after winning $200,000 with The Big Spin instant game.
Geneva Mekbeb, a 45-year-old mother, is a regular player of instant games.
“I love the interactive part of The Big Spin,” she shared while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto. “We were all so excited when the lottery machine started singing and OLG called when I checked my tickets at the store. I was overwhelmed.”
The homecare worker said when she saw she’d won she was so happy she sobbed tears of joy.
“This whole experience has been euphoric – I feel so fortunate. I am blessed beyond anything.”
Geneva plans to pay for her son’s education with her winnings.
“I haven’t made any plans for myself. I’ve been so focused on taking care of the people I love the most,” she smiled.
The winning ticket was purchased at Mac’s on Arthur Street in Thunder Bay.
