Waterloo woman 300K richer after lotto win

Barbara Beacock of Waterloo wins big with INSTANT JUMBO CASH

By CityNews Staff

Posted May 26, 2023 10:46:07 AM.

A lot of knitting ahead for Barbara Beacock of Waterloo.

She is the recent winner of OLG’s $300,000 top INSTANT JUMBO CASH prize.

Beacock bought her ticket at Lincoln Variety on Weber Street North in Waterloo, where her and the store owner shared a hug and tears of joy when she found out she won.

The 67-year-old plans to keep up with her knitting hobby, while also invest and “see where life takes her.”

Calling it one of the happiest days of her life, she also plans to buy a new car and spoil her grandchildren.

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