After learning that he won $1 million from the August 20, 2024 Lotto Max draw, George Nagy tucked the ticket into his pocket and went home to watch a football game. After the final whistle, he checked his numbers again to confirm his win.
“I was at a retailer close to my house when I scanned the ticket,” recalled Nagy. “I saw the winning amount and went home. I had to process it all. Then I went online and checked the numbers again.”
The Victoria resident was excited to share the news with his son and daughter-in-law. “We had dinner together and then I called my other two sons, and brother after that. Everyone was in disbelief – there was laughing and crying!”
Nagy plans to celebrate with his family next month. He also intends to travel more, complete home renovations and help his family.
“This is going to change my life. It gives me a chance in the later years of my life to do things I was previously not able to do.”
Nagy purchased the winning ticket at Save-On-Foods on Pandora Avenue in Victoria.
So far in 2024, B.C. lottery players have redeemed more than $104 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 www.bclc.com. Players can now check their lottery tickets anytime, anywhere on iOS and Android devices. Learn more about the BCLC Lotto! App here.
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