Lucas McCann collects his winnings on February 5. (Photo courtesy of OLG)
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Stratford man wins $50,000

A Stratford man had a happy holiday after winning a Merry Millions prize worth $50,000.

Lucas McCann won in the January 9 draw of the limited-time OLG lottery game.

Running from November to January, Merry Millions featured three $1 million guaranteed Top Prizes, three $50,000 Early Bird prizes, plus 402 additional prizes between $1,000 and $250,000.

The winning ticket was purchased at Mornington Variety in Stratford.

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