Welland Man Wins $50,000

Friday, 28 October 2022 13:29

By Linda Morgan

Photo Credit: Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corp.

Kenneth Stuart wins $50,000 thanks to Instant Scrabble.

A man from Welland has 50,000 reasons to be happy.

Kenneth Stuart has taken home $50,000 after winning with Instant Scrabble.

The truck driver says he can't believe his luck.

"I saw Big Winner appear and the terminal froze, and I thought I only won $25 but sure enough it was $50,000 and I was pretty shocked," he shared while picking up his winnings.

He plans to buy a new car and pay off some bills.

The winning ticket was bought at Jerry's Place on Southworth Street in Welland.

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