Erin resident plans to buy new home with major lottery win
![Kenneth Keki win Kenneth Keki of Erin poses with a large novelty cheque after winning $100,000 with OLG's Instant Lucky game. (Submitted: OLG)](/content/dam/ctvnews/en/images/2024/5/28/kenneth-keki-win-1-6903297-1716899794635.jpg)
A retired father of three is $100,000 richer after winning a big prize with OLG’s Instant Lucky game.
Kenneth Keki said he has been playing the lottery for more than 30 years, but this is his first big win.
“It was a shock when I realized I had actually won a big prize,” he said while picking up his winnings.
“When I was scratching the ticket, I saw I won the top prize. It was pretty unbelievable. I showed my wife and she was just as surprised.”
He said he plans to put his winnings towards the purchase of a new home.
The winning ticket was bought at Erin Express Variety & Video on Main Street in Erin.
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