Lahsen Rezrazi and Debbie Ramsay want a home on the ocean and to help family after winning a whopping $35 million from the June 6, 2023 Lotto Max draw.
The winning ticket matched all seven numbers, along with a ticket purchased in Ontario, to split the $70-million jackpot.
91ƵOn the way to pick up Debbie from work, I stopped by a Save-On-Foods to get milk and cream,91Ƶ said Rezrazi. 91ƵThen I thought I would check my lottery tickets. I won $10, a free play and the last ticket I scanned said $35 million.91Ƶ
Rezrazi immediately called his wife who didn91Ƶt believe him at first.
91ƵI thought something bad had happened,91Ƶ said Ramsay. 91ƵIt took everything in me not to scream, and I even went back to the store [where the winning ticket was purchased] to scan the ticket. I also downloaded [BCLC91Ƶs Lotto App!] to check as well!91Ƶ
BCLC awarded the life-changing prize today during a celebration in BCLC91Ƶs Vancouver office.
Thanks to their win, Rezrazi and Ramsay plan to purchase a house by the ocean and a Mercedes camper van to take an epic road trip across Canada, with several stops along the way to see family.
91ƵWe91Ƶre going to go surprise relatives at the door to give them money,91Ƶ said Ramsay. 91ƵHelping family is the biggest thing for us, and we can91Ƶt wait to see their faces!91Ƶ
There are a lot of emotions swirling for Rezrazi and Ramsay, as they have a lot to celebrate, including their upcoming wedding anniversary. However, they do agree on one thing that Rezrazi mentioned: 91ƵIt91Ƶs a lot of money!91Ƶ
The Victoria couple purchased the winning ticket at Quality Foods in View Royal.
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