Paula Vasquez wins ninety thousand dollar Lotto draw
Lotto faithfuls would know by now that since the start of this week there have been no draws and ticket sales have been suspended. That’s because the contract that Tropical Gaming Company has with the government has expired and they are now in the process of re-negotiating. And if you’re wondering how long it will be before you can try your luck again, there’s no set date so far. The only sure thing is that lotto, Bel three and scratch tickets will not be sold until the new contracts are finalized. The Tropical Gaming Office remains open, but only to pay winners from previous draws. So today, Paula Vasquez, who got the lucky numbers in Saturday’s ninety thousand dollar jackpot, went in to collect her cheque. News Five was there to congratulate Vasquez, who told us she already has plans for the money.
Paula Vasquez, $90,000 Lotto Winner
“It’s a wow moment still. I’m still overwhelmed.”
Delahnie Bain
“How did you find out that you won?”
Paula Vasquez
“Sunday morning I got a call from my mother and she asked me what was the number. I wasn’t sure so I called the hotline and found out there was a winner and I checked my tickets and yes, I was the winner.”
Delahnie Bain
“Any plans for the money as yet?”
Paula Vasquez
“Yes, we had some discussion about it and we’re going to pay some bills and give my mom a vacation and do some home repairs. That’s what we want to do with it.”
Delahnie Bain
“How did you choose the numbers?”
Paula Vasquez
“It was quick pick. Two quick picks I bought on Saturday and the five numbers were the winning numbers and I had three numbers also; match three so it was a lucky pick for me.”
Delahnie Bain
“How long have you been buying lotto?”
Paula Vasquez
“Regularly, I think from its inception I bought lotto and I bought regularly. Always a winner of three numbers and I said one of these times I would be lucky enough to win and this is my go now.”
Delahnie Bain
“And you’re gonna continue buying?”
Paula Vasquez
“Sure, it feels good to win. It feels really good.”
After taxes Vasquez took home seventy-six thousand, five hundred dollars.
