Surat Kaewmahawong of Leamington plays the lottery weekly, but he was still overcome with joy and gratitude when he matched the last six numbers in the October 8 ENCORE draw.
Kaewmahawong started jumping up and down when he realized he won $100,000.
"My kids were so shocked," said the 51-year-old. "They couldn't believe it."
Kaewmahawong bought the ticket at the 7-Eleven on Erie Street South in Leamington.
He plays to pay off some bills and save for his son's education.