Sault woman wins third major prize in seven years

Carol Chlebus is part of an elite club of Ontario Lottery and Gaming winners who are very, very lucky.

The Sault Ste. Marie woman is celebrating her third major lottery win in seven years.

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The retiree has won $450,000 since 2018.

Her most recent win, $100,000, came playing Game 2503 of Instant Payline Multiplier. She bought her ticket at Krazy Ernie’s on McNabb Street, a release says.

Chlebus was cut a cheque for $100,000 when she won Instant Jack Frost’s top prize in 2018 and $250,000 when she captured Instant The Game of Life’s biggest pot cash in 2022.

Chlebus, 59, was surprised with her latest win.

“ It was a surreal moment, and I was very happy,” she said.

Since 2020, 65 customers are repeat winners of $50,000 or more, said director of media relations Tony