Thunder Bay retiree $1 million richer after big lotto win
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A Thunder Bay, Ont., man's retirement is getting a bit happier after winning $1 million in the Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Draw late last month.
A Thunder Bay, Ont., man’s retirement is getting a bit happier after winning $1 million in the Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Draw.
Jonathan Saville, 62, won the $1-million prize in the March 27 draw.
The 62-year-old told staff at the OLG prize centre that the most he’s ever won with the lottery before this is $100.
“I went to the casino and passed a lottery retailer, so I decided to buy a LOTTO 6/49 with ENCORE. I checked my ticket the next day using the OLG app and saw ‘Big Winner $1 million,'” he says.
The retiree says he checked his ticket three times to make sure it was real.
“I texted my wife, and she thought I was lying,” Saville laughed. “She made me count the zeroes. She was so overwhelmed.”
The 62-year-old says the win is well deserved after he and his wife both experienced health problems.
He plans to put his newfound riches towards his retirement.
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