Peterborough Man's Second-Prize Draw Wins Over $210,000 In LOTTO MAX

Peterborough’s Robert Parker is $212,849.20 richer after winning a LOTTO MAX second prize in the June 30 draw, announced on Tuesday morning.

LOTTO MAX players in Ontario have won over $7.6 billion since 2009, including 97 jackpot wins and 850 MAXMILLIONS prizes. Photo courtesy of OLG.

The 46-year-old truck driver said he enjoys playing LOTTO MAX and LOTTO 6/49.

“My dad used to buy tickets all the time,” said Parker. “I started playing in his honour.”

Parker checked his ticket at the store one morning and discovered his big win.

“It was indescribable,” he explained. “I felt calm when I scanned the ticket, and the cashier was thrilled for me!”

He texted his mother to ask if she was sitting down before sharing the surprising news over the phone.

“I called and said, ‘I’m pretty sure I won.’ She was more excited than I was,” said Parker

He plans to manage his finances with his winnings.

“It would take me a long time to save this money myself,” said Parker. “Life has been a roller coaster but this is going to make things easier. With a win like this, you’re able to put your feet up and take a breath.”

The winning ticket was purchased at Mister Convenience on Orpington Road in Peterborough.

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