Durham Region Residents Celebrate Lottery Success: $100,000 Win and $66,982 Poker Lotto Prize

Durham Region is buzzing with excitement as two fortunate residents celebrate their recent lottery victories.

Niki Bainbridge, a 76-year-old retiree from Beaverton, matched the last six of seven Encore numbers in the correct order during the May 5 Lotto Max draw, securing an impressive $100,000 prize. Niki purchased the winning ticket at Fisher's Your Independent Grocer, located on Beaver Avenue in Beaverton.

As a retired casino dealer, she expressed her delight, stating, "This isn't my first win, but it's my biggest by far." Her plans include treating herself to a larger television set and sharing some of the money with family and friends. The joyous news initially met with disbelief from her loved ones, but eventually, they shared in her happiness.

In another stroke of luck, David Leger of Whitby won a noteworthy $66,982 on the May 8 Poker Lotto draw. As he recalls, there were only a few witnesses present at the time of the win, leaving the cashier surprised by the turn of events. During his interview, David contemplated purchasing gifts for his family, who are unaware of his newfound fortune.

He anticipated their initial skepticism but looked forward to the pleasant surprise. Although still sinking in, he expressed the thrill of being a winner and the anticipation of the joy it would bring to his loved ones. David purchased the lucky ticket at a Petro Canada on Baldwin Street in Whitby.