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Marathon resident wins $50,000 lottery prize

Darryl Russell cashed in a Merry Millions ticket from the Jan. 9 draw.
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Darryl Russell of Marathon purchased a ticket that won him a prize of $50,000 in OLG's Merry Millions game (submitted photo)

MARATHON — A man who lives in Marathon has claimed $50,000 in an OLG lottery game.

Darryl Russell purchased a winning ticket in the limited-time Merry Millions game.

The draw was held on Jan. 9.

Tickets were on sale for $20 between Nov. 21, 2023 and Jan. 9, 2024 only.

The draw featured three $1 million guaranteed top prizes plus others including three early bird prizes of $50,000 each.

Russell bought his ticket at the Mobil station on Hemlo Drive in Marathon.



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