A Mactier resident is a million dollars richer after winning in the April 10th LOTTO 6/49 draw.
Raymond (Ray) James says he plays LOTTO 6/49 and LOTTO MAX when the jackpots are high.
The financial industry worker discovered his big win while at the store.
“I was shocked. I saw $1 million pop up on the screen and felt like I blacked out,” he said. “The next thing I knew, I was told to expect a phone call from OLG!”
The father and grandfather went home to tell his wife the news about his big win.
“I was thinking about the positive impact it would have on her,” he adds. “I told her I didn’t make it to the hardware store because we won the lottery and she started jumping up and down! To be honest, that was the best part of winning the lottery – it’s a moment I’ll never forget.”
Ray plans to purchase his wife a boat and pay some bills with his winnings.
The winning ticket was purchased at Muskoka Station Store on High Street in Mactier.
Photo via OLG