Lotto Max winner: Gloucester man $1 million richer

A pensioner from Gloucester is now $1 million richer after winning the Maximillions prize in the Lotto Max draw on September 13.

Evelyn McGouran has been playing the lottery since 1975. She usually chooses her own numbers, but she only won when she chose the Quick Pick ticket.

“I was at the casino with my husband. He went to get a car to pick me up at the front door and while I was waiting I decided to grab a Lotto Max ticket,” McGouran said at the OLG Prize Centre. to Toronto to collect your winnings.

“It was the Saturday after the draw when I decided to check the winning numbers on my tablet. I started looking through my Maximillions winnings and realized I had a match!”

She adds that it took her some time to calm down and accept the good news.

“My heart was pounding and my husband was cautious. It was hard to believe that I actually won big. After eating, I went to the store to confirm my ticket. It was interesting to see the large imprint of the coupon confirming that I had won,” she said.

McGouran plans to use the money to help family members and those in need.

“I will donate to my local humane society and local food bank. I will also share with close family members,” she added.

The winning ticket was sold at the Rideau Carleton Casino on Albion Road in Gloucester.