FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 30, 2010

Valparaiso Woman's Dream Comes True

INDIANAPOLIS – A Valparaiso woman's dream of winning the Lottery came true Thursday - literally.  Two months ago Tiffany Tabisz had a dream that she won big money from the Hoosier Lottery.  Yesterday, she claimed a $100,000 scratch-off prize at Hoosier Lottery Headquarters.

"I just dreamt I won $200,000. I can't believe it!  I'm so excited! A couple weeks ago I won $500 and I was really excited about that," said Tabisz.  "I can't believe this!"

Tabisz is a big fan of Hoosier Lottery scratch-off games.  By profession she is a massage therapist.  She plans to use her winnings to help out her grandmother and pay off her student loans.  She also plans to take a vacation to a location that she says is still to be determined. 

The Porter County woman won on the $100 Grand Double Play instant game.  She purchased her winning ticket at Family Express #53 at 252 West State Route 130 in Valparaiso.   The $100 Grand Double Play instant game features a scratch-off on the front and a pull-tab on the back.  Tabisz is the fourth lucky player to claim a $100,000 prize on the game. One top prize of $100,000 is still unclaimed as of this time.

The Hoosier Lottery reminds players to always sign the back of their tickets. The Hoosier Lottery reminds all players to play responsibly.

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For more information, please contact Betsy Roberts at broberts@hoosierlottery.com or 317-264-4852.

Photo:  Tiffany Tabisz claims her winnings at Hoosier Lottery Headquarters.