Sudbury woman is $364K richer after Lotto Max win

Barbara Arseneau of Sudbury is $364,958.70 richer today after winning the Jan. 15 Lotto Max draw.

Arseneau matched six out of the seven numbers, plus the bonus number, to win a second prize.

“I was at the store to pick up groceries and I decided to scan my ticket in the self checker,” Arseneau said when she claimed her prize at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto. “At first I thought I won $364, but when I looked again I realized it was $364,000! I was beside myself.”

She phoned her son to share the news about her big win.

The mother of two plans to save for retirement, pay her mortgage and share her winnings with family.

“I have always dreamt of going on an African Safari. Now it’s possible!”

The winning ticket was purchased at Metro on Lasalle Boulevard in Sudbury.