Hugh McNicoll was at the drug store and couldn’t believe his eyes when he learned he won $1 million from the Lotto 6/49 draw.
“I was at Shoppers Drug Mart and thought the machine was broken,” recalled McNicoll of the moment he realized he won. “I had to keep checking it and eventually downloaded the [Lotto!] .”
The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»resident was excited to share the news of his win with his wife.
“She said if I ever won the lottery, I would have to immediately tell her!”
To celebrate, McNicoll bought flowers for his wife.
“The plan is to go on vacation!”
McNicoll plans to go on “a big vacation” and buy a new car.
On how it feels to win?
“Shocking, then exciting and then fun!”
McNicoll purchased the winning ticket at the Town Pantry in Chevron on Ladner Trunk Road in Delta.
So far in 2024, B.C. lottery players have redeemed more than $48 million in winnings from Lotto 6/49.
