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Sudbury Retiree Claims Third Lottery Win With $88,888 Instant Ticket

He says the number 88 caught his eye because it matches David Pastrňák’s jersey.

Overview

  • Marcel Leclaire, 73, picked up the $88,888 top prize at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto after winning on a $5 Instant Lunar 8s ticket.
  • The winning scratch ticket was purchased at Donovan Variety on Kathleen Street in Sudbury, according to local reports.
  • He previously won $1 million on Encore in 2017 and $3 million on an Instant Platinum ticket in 2025.
  • Leclaire described standing in shock at the store when he saw the win and said he shared the news with his brother.
  • He plans to buy a new home, furnish it, and save part of the payout; the game lists 1-in-3.61 odds of winning any prize and a top prize of $88,888.