It was just another day for Charles ‘Vince’ Martin as he was picking up groceries when he decided to check his $10 Big Jackpot pack tickets at a self-scanner.
Martin was shocked when he found out he had one of the lucky $500,000 winning tickets from the Lotto 6/49 draw on June 10.
When Martin was asked how he felt after winning the lottery, he replied, “It’s a terrific feeling and I haven’t slept properly since.”
“I had to stare at it for a few moments to let it sink in,” recalled Martin. “Then I had the girl at the booth validate it to confirm it was real.”
Martin’s wife was the first to hear the news of his big win and according to him she was stunned into silence.
“It didn’t register and she thought I was messing with her at first.”
Martin purchased the winning ticket at the Rexall on Admirals Road. He is a retiree who enjoys spending his time reading and travelling around Greater Victoria.
He’s always dreamt of being able to help his children, renovate the house and do more exploring. He is planning on celebrating his winnings by hosting a nice dinner. Martin says he will be enjoying a little more rest and recreation after winning the $500,000.
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