Mississauga Grandmother Celebrates $2 Million Ontario 49 Lottery Win

A heartwarming surprise turned an ordinary day into a dream come true for a 65-year-old mother and grandmother from Mississauga.

Rubina Ali, who had been playing the lottery bi-weekly for the past year, is now celebrating her Ontario 49 top prize of $2 million, courtesy of the September 27 draw.

Her life-changing ticket was purchased at the Shoppers Drug Mart on City Centre Drive in Mississauga.

"I love to play the $1 draws," said Ali while visiting the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to collect her winnings.

The retiree recounted that she was at the store when she realized she had a ticket to check. "I handed it to the clerk and said a little prayer to myself. When I saw 'Big Winner,' I was calm, but the clerk was so excited. I didn't know what was going on," she recalled.

Ali plans to take her time and adjust to her newfound wealth before making any significant decisions.