Regina, Saskatchewan, man David Johnson won a $1 million LOTTO 6/49 prize from a ticket gifted to him by his son and plans to share the money with family.
David Johnson of Regina, Saskatchewan, is celebrating a $1 million LOTTO 6/49 prize after a ticket gifted to him by his son turned out to be worth far more than he ever expected.
Johnson won the $1 million prize in the July 15 LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball draw. The winning ticket was purchased at Co-op at 2925 Quance St. E in Regina.
It was Johnson’s wife who first discovered the value of the ticket. She checked it in store and was stunned when the cashier told her it was worth $1 million. She immediately messaged Johnson with the news.
“We couldn’t believe it!” Johnson said.
The fact that the ticket was a gift from his son made the win particularly meaningful for Johnson. He said he intends to share the prize with his family and already has a few ideas about how he might use some of the money.
“We’re going to spoil the grandkids!” he said.
Johnson also joked that he may finally get himself a new truck.
“My son bought me the ticket, so I intend to share with my family,” he explained. “Maybe I can get a new truck for myself.”
Despite having claimed the prize, Johnson said the experience still feels surreal.
“I never dreamed I would ever be here winning this much money,” he said.
Johnson’s $1 million prize came from the July 15 LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball draw with selection 20726634-01, a white ball.
