Nova Scotia man and lotto guru wins $1M prize, says ‘he’s going to be wealthy’

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 selecting up tickets when he turned 19 after watching his dad play the sport.

“I purchase tickets on a regular basis, however by no means considered successful,” he stated.

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.”

“It was fairly stunning,” he stated. “I simply sat there for some time and I believe I put it by the machine a few occasions simply to verify.”

The primary particular person 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 believe that’s when it’ll come,” he stated.

The 35-year-old’s largest plan for his winnings is to purchase a brand new automotive.

“That’ll be the very first thing that I get,” he stated. “I believe I’m going to go go searching and see what catches my eye.”

Callaghan has no plans to cease shopping for lotto tickets both. The truth is, he’s already purchased a number of since his huge win.

His fortunate ticket was bought at Jack’s Place in Glace Bay, N.S.