A Cape Breton man is $1 million richer after shopping for a successful Lotto Max ticket final month.
Cory Callaghan of Glace Bay, N.S. began choosing up tickets when he turned 19 after watching his dad play the sport.
“I purchase tickets on a regular basis, however by no means thought of successful,” he mentioned.
However that modified on Might twenty eighth when he checked the numbers on his ticket and realized he had received a $1-million Maxmillions prize. Maxmillions are extra $1-million prizes drawn when the Lotto Max jackpot reaches $50 million.
Callaghan’s first thought was “I’m going to be wealthy.”
Cory Callaghan of Glace Bay, N.S. holds his $1 million lotto win.
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“It was fairly stunning,” he mentioned. “I simply sat there for some time and I feel I put it via the machine a few occasions simply to verify.”
The primary individual he instructed was his dad, waking him up at 6:30 a.m. to share the information. Though his mother and father are emotional, the truth that he’s now a millionaire has but to sink in.
“As of proper now, it’s nonetheless the very same. When you truly see it for your self, I feel that’s when it is going to come,” he mentioned.
The 35-year-old’s largest plan for his winnings is to purchase a brand new automobile.
“That’ll be the very first thing that I get,” he mentioned. “I feel I’m going to go go searching and see what catches my eye.”
Callaghan has no plans to cease shopping for lotto tickets both. In reality, he’s already purchased just a few since his large win.
His fortunate ticket was bought at Jack’s Place in Glace Bay, N.S.
