Vancouver resident Rajan Raj couldn’t hold back tears after his $500K Lotto Max win
Darpan News Desk BCLC, 10 Nov, 2022 05:02 PM
Rajan Raj couldn’t hold back his tears while telling his brother he won $500,000 playing Lotto Max from the October 21, 2022 draw.
“I was in the same store where I bought the ticket,” recalled Raj, who shared a Maxmillions prize from the draw with another winner in Ontario. “I checked a few tickets and they were small wins, then I checked the winning ticket and I was sweating.”
Raj first told his brother of his win, and they were both overcome with joy and, “cried a lot.”
The Vancouver resident, who enjoys music and plays with a group, purchased and validated his ticket at Urban Choice Market on Davie Street in Vancouver.
On how it feels to win? “It’s a dream come true! I will celebrate with my close family and some friends and might plan something for next summer.”
So far in 2022, B.C. lottery players have redeemed more than $157 million from Lotto Max.
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