Bingo! Vethavanam Karthekesu of Markham won a $250,000 top prize with Instant Bingo Multiplier.
Karthekesu, a retired father of three, said he’s been a regular lottery player for 15 years and his favourite games are Instant Bingo and Crossword.
“When I played this ticket, it looked like a win, but it wasn’t until I brought it to the store that I realized I won $250,000. I was so shocked and very happy,” he said while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his cheque.
Vethavanam is going to purchase a home with his winnings. “I might also take a family vacation to my home country to celebrate,” he concluded.
Instant Bingo Multiplier is available for $10 a play and the top prize is $250,000.
The winning ticket was purchased at Smoke & Variety on Hillcroft Drive in Markham.
