Port Hope has a new millionaire in Denielle Elliott as she won the top prize of $1 million with Instant Ultimate held from the Dec. 31 draw.
She heard about the odds of winning a million to be one in 3.55 from an OLG radio advertisement that convinced her to purchase a ticket at Davis’ Your Independent Grocer on Jocelyn Street in Port Hope.
“I decided to buy one because of the great odds to win $1 million,” said Elliott.
She was in disbelief when she discovered her big win while at the grocery store.
“I decided to check my ticket and when I saw the ‘Big Winner’ screen I was stunned – it didn’t feel real,” explained Elliott.
The money will help pay off Elliott’s mortgage and finish home renovations before having fun with it.
“I have special people in my life who will enjoy this win with me,” she said. “I plan to celebrate with a girls’ trip for some fun in the sun. I don’t know what I did to deserve this blessing.”