Dennis Healey of Niagara-on-the-Lake is a happy man.
He is the lucky winner of the guaranteed $1 million prize from the May 6th LOTTO 6/49 draw.
“When I checked my numbers online at OLG.ca, I completely forgot to check the Guaranteed Prize Draw numbers,” explained Dennis.
“At the store, I scanned my ticket at the ticket checker and the words ‘Big Winner’ appeared. I thought it was some type of promotion,” laughed Dennis.
After driving home very carefully with his “precious cargo” in hand Dennis shared the news with his siblings but kept it a secret from his wife who was out west, visiting family.
“Instead, I teased her over email, asking, ‘How would you feel if we won $500, $5,000 or $50,000?” That’s when the phone rang, “She thought I won $50,000, but I surprise her with the real amount in person,” he smiled.
“My wife is a travel agent so I know we will find some amazing destinations – a riverboat cruise from Amsterdam to Switzerland, then a train through the Swiss Alps.
The list is endless now!” beamed Dennis.
As for Dennis, a luxury car is in his near future. “And I’m sure my wife will have a wish list, too!”
The winning ticket was purchased at Avondale on Highway 55 on Virgil.