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Barrie cash for life Lotto winner now believes ‘in Santa Claus’

Barrie resident Ronald Hughes won $1,000 a week for life on an Instant Cash for Life ticket.
Barrie resident Ronald Hughes won $1,000 a week for life on an Instant Cash for Life ticket. Photo by Handout /OLG

A Barrie resident who won $1,000 a week for life from the OLG’s INSTANT CASH FOR LIFE decided to take $675,000 as a lump sum instead.

Ronald Hughes says he has been playing the lottery occasionally for the past decade.

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“INSTANT tickets are my favourite,” Hughes told OLG. “I was at home in my favourite chair when I decided to play my ticket. I revealed the three cash for life logos and couldn’t believe it. I turned on the lights and grabbed my glasses – it was a moment of shock!”

Hughes said he was so excited to learn about his win, he didn’t sleep for two days.

“I never believed in Santa Clause until today,” said Hughes. “This is a good time in my life to enjoy a lottery win.”

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Hughes is still deciding what to do with his winnings, but in the meantime he said, “I will treat my brother to a nice meal.”

Hughes’ winning ticket was purchased at Maple Convenience on Dunlop Street in Barrie.