Skilled trade worker John Wilson of Battersea, Ont. Won $12.5 million on the March 8, 2024 Lotto Max draw.
“I always pick up a ticket while getting gas. This is my first big win,” he shared while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his winnings.
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Wilson discovered he had won after his wife checked the ticket using the OLG app.
“She showed me the Big Winner screen and asked if that said $12.5 thousand. I said, ‘No, I think there are a few more zeros.’ I was so shocked. We hugged and celebrated – I just kept wondering if it was real!”
The winning ticket was purchased at Kingston Truck Stop on Highway 15 in Kingston.
“This win is my chance to enjoy time with my family. We are excited for the future and possibilities that come along with this win.”
The next chance to win Lotto Max is on Tuesday, April 16 with a $70 million jackpot and an additional 10 $1 million Maxmillions prizes.
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This is an edited press release supplied by the OLG.
