A trip to the mall turned out to be a life-changing one for a Canadian father after he won a massive lotto prize.
Alan Sevillo of Surrey, BC, was at Surrey Central when he learned that he won $2 million on his BC/49 ticket for the June 5, 2024 draw.
“I was at Surrey Central,” Sevillo shared. “My daughter needed something, and I remembered I had tickets I hadn’t checked.
“I scanned this (BC/49) ticket and saw all the zeroes. I showed the person working [at the lotto kiosk], he double-checked and hugged me.”
Sevillo was with his family and shared the good news. However, they were a little skeptical at first.
“My wife did not believe me! When she saw the retailer hug me, then she believed me.”
The Metro Vancouver resident bought the winning ticket at the London Drugs on 66th Avenue in Langley.
Sevillo said he plans to use some of his winnings to take his daughter to Disneyland and purchase a second vehicle for the family.
“My wife and I share a car, and it can be challenging with our daughter’s school schedule,” he said. “Another car will make our days simpler.”
And how does Sevillo feel about his big win?
“Excited! It will be a big help for my family’s future!”
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