Brampton couple wins $70M Lotto Max jackpot with Mother’s Day gift

A Brampton couple is celebrating a life-changing $70 million Lotto Max win, stemming from a lottery ticket purchased as a Mother's Day gift. Audrey and Wills W. matched all the numbers in the May 8 draw with a Quick Pick ticket Wills bought for his wife, according to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.

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I saw the winning amount on the screen, turned to Wills and said, ‘Look at this … is this $70?’

Audrey recounted the moment of discovery, initially thinking the winning amount was a mere $70 before realizing the magnitude of their fortune. "I saw the winning amount on the screen, turned to Wills and said, ‘Look at this … is this $70?’" she recalled. "He glanced at it and said, ‘No… look again because there are so many more zeros.’" Overcome with joy, Audrey described jumping on the bed and falling to her knees.

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No… look again because there are so many more zeros.

The recently retired couple, who immigrated to Canada from Jamaica several decades ago, plan to take their time before making significant decisions. They shared their philosophy of financial prudence: "We came to Canada with nothing. We worked hard, learned to save and never lived beyond our means." Their plans include supporting family and friends, extensive travel, and spending more time in the Caribbean.

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We came to Canada with nothing. We worked hard, learned to save and never lived beyond our means.

Audrey intends to build a home in Jamaica and renovate their Brampton residence, while Wills hopes to acquire and potentially restore vintage cars. "Most importantly, we can live our lives on our terms," Audrey stated. The winning ticket was purchased at a Canco One Stop Gas Station in Brampton.

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Most importantly, we can live our lives on our terms.