The third time was the charm for Roland Schindel as he triple-checked the numbers on his Lotto Max ticket from the September 17, 2024 draw, which revealed that he won a stunning $1,000,000 prize.
The Kamloops resident was at home looking up the winning numbers on lotto.bclc.com when he discovered that his Quick Pick numbers matched those of a Maxmillions prize.
“My first thought was, ‘It must be a mistake!’ I checked it over three times before I called my wife over to double-check the numbers,” he recalled.
Schindel’s wife was equally shocked over the news.
“She didn’t believe me even after she read the numbers online,” said Schindel.
The newly minted millionaire plans to put a portion of his prize towards re-paving his driveway, and looks forward to helping his kids and grandkids with his win.
“This lets me help my family,” he said. “It’s unreal!”
Schindel purchased the winning ticket at Super Save Gas on Westsyde Road in Kamloops.
So far in 2024, B.C. lottery players have redeemed more than $111 million from Lotto Max. Lotto Max is a nationwide lottery game drawn on Tuesdays and Fridays after 7:30 p.m. (PST).
Players can purchase tickets at lottery retailers or at PlayNow.com. Winning numbers and group release forms can be found online at bclc.com. Players can check their lottery tickets anytime, anywhere on iOS and Android devices. Learn more about the BCLC Lotto! App here.
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