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‘It truly feels like a Christmas miracle’: Waterloo mom wins $5M

(Photo courtesy of OLG)

By Erin Anderson

Posted Jan 2, 2025 04:02:12 PM.

Last Updated Jan 2, 2025 04:17:22 PM.

It’s been a very happy holidays for a mom from Waterloo.

Sarah Nellis recently picked up her big cheque from the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto after winning the “INSTANT MEGA” game.

She got the top prize, which is $5 million. Nellis is a mother of seven and in a release, she said the win comes with a sense of relief.

“It truly feels like a Christmas miracle,” Nellis said.

She plans to use the money to purchase an accessible home and among other things, she plans to grab a Reuben sandwich from The Daily Grill in Waterloo.

The winning ticket was purchased at the 7 Days Mini Mart on Phillip Street in Waterloo.

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