Prince Albert local wins $100,000 on THE BIG SPIN!

Tanisha Linklater is Saskatchewan’s newest THE BIG SPIN winner! The Prince Albert local was thrilled to discover THE BIG SPIN ticket she purchased won not only $10,000, but a date with THE BIG SPIN prize wheel LIVE and IN PERSON!

“When I saw the [the initial] $10,000, I was in total shock,” Linklater said at the initial prize claim interview. “I [couldn’t] believe it was real – I was shocked, and I kept saying, ‘OMG!’”

“I was trying to breathe afterwards, and I immediately called my sister [to share the good news],” she continued. “It’s super surreal that it’s really mine – I have never won anything this big before!”

And on December 16, Linklater stepped up to THE BIG SPIN wheel to win even BIGGER!

After spinning and winning $100,000 in front of her family and friends, Linklater said: “Wow! Now I know what I can plan for!”

The Prince Albert winner is ready to enjoy her windfall with her family.

“I’m going to be able to pay off my car and go on a nice trip with my kids – really have a good Christmas,” Linklater smiled. “I want to save some as well!”

Linklater purchased her winning THE BIG SPIN ticket at Petro Canada located at 3451 2 Ave. W in Prince Albert.

How THE BIG SPIN works

THE BIG SPIN is a $5 instant ticket with one major difference: players can win cash prizes the same way as with a regular scratch ticket butcan also uncover a ‘Spin Win” which lets them discover their prize through an animated prize wheel at any Lotto Spot retailer. If the player’s Spin Win prize is a “Big Spin”, they win $10,000PLUSa chance to spin a prize wheel that guarantees them at least another $100,000, and possibly up to $500,000!

Tickets for THE BIG SPIN are available at Lotto Spot retailers throughout the province.

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