Shane King, 54, of New Tecumseh, Ontario, had a very happy end to 2022 after winning the Lotto 6-49 Classic Jackpot on December 31 for $2.5 million.
The Ontario Lotteries and Gaming Corporation (OLG) said in a statement that King’s ticket was one of two that shared the $5 million jackpot.
The 54-year-old self-employed said it was his first major win.
“I’ve been playing the lottery for about 10 years,” he shared while collecting his win at the OLG Prize Center in Toronto.
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OLG said in a statement that King was shocked and overwhelmed when he learned of his big win.
“Emotions really took over. I couldn’t believe it. I told my wife and she was very excited,” said King.
“I kept checking the ticket on my phone – not because I didn’t believe it, but because I wanted to see the $2.5 million prize money!”
King says he plans to take his time to decide what to do with his winnings.
“I will talk to a financial advisor and think about my future,” he said.
“Its a dream come true.”
The winning ticket was purchased at the Cookstown Mart on Queen Street in Cookstown.
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