Canadian who won $1M six years ago just won the lottery again
One Canadian man is once again celebrating a major lottery win, six years after scoring a life-changing prize.
Paul V. is a retiree and lottery player who lives in Strathroy, Ont. In 2020, he purchased a Lotto Max ticket while at a convenience store and discovered the morning after the draw that he had won.
He recalled checking the numbers on his computer and the shock upon realizing that he had won the $1-million Lotto Max Encore top prize in the April 17, 2020, draw.
“When I saw that all of my Encore numbers matched, I called to my wife to tell her I won $1 million,” he shared. “She just said, ‘Okay,’ and left the room. It was 5 a.m. — she hadn’t had her coffee yet.”
While at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his cheque, Paul described the experience as “pure happiness,” adding that he was investing the money in a brand-new truck and his grandkids’ education.
Paul claimed his first big win in 2020 (OLG)
In just six years, Paul found himself at the Prize Centre once again after buying another ticket at a local convenience store and scoring yet another prize.
It was probably a feeling of déjà vu as he was at his computer checking the winning numbers when he realized that he had won a Lotto Max Encore prize — this time, he won the $100,000 second prize in the June 5 draw.
“I was home alone at the time, but I couldn’t wait to share the news,” said Paul. “When I told my wife and children, they were very excited for me. I never could have imagined I’d win again. This is quite something!”
Paul claiming his second lottery cheque (OLG)
While claiming his windfall, the two-time winner said that he wants to share his winnings with his grandkids.
“I’m already retired and living my best life,” he stated.
The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K on Front Street East in Strathroy.
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