Sudbury’s James Armstrong is a $1 million richer after winning a guaranteed Lotto 6/49 prize draw on July 27.
“My favourite games are Lotto 6/49 and Lotto Max,” said the 57-year-old father. “I’ve been playing the same numbers for 30 years.”
He was on his way home from work when he stopped at a store to check his tickets.
“I saw ‘Big Winner $1 million’. I never had something like that happen before – I scanned it again and again then brought it to the clerk and said, ‘I think I won a million dollars.’ I felt dizzy,” he said.
Armstrong then headed to the cemetery to share his news with his parents and brother.
The win means he can live life on his own terms, James said.
“I will pay off our mortgage, vehicle and our kids' student loans,” he said. “I can live a little slower, so my wife and I can enjoy the simple pleasure at our own pace.”.
OLG is booking in-person prize claim appointments at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto. Winners with claims between $1,000 and $49,999.90 are encouraged to submit them online or mail them in. Customers with prizes over $50,000 are asked to call 1-800-387-0098 to discuss available prize claim options.
