WHEN ZEROES ADD UP TO $1 MILLION BRACEBRIDE BUILDER LOTTO 6/49 ENCORE WINNER
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com
TORONTO — When Cameron Lambert spotted a bunch of nothing checking his Lotto numbers two months ago today “I thought there had to be something wrong with the app, so I scanned my ticket again to be sure.
“That’s when I realized I’d won $1 million.
“I was so shocked and excited that I started shaking as I stared at the screen,” the Bracebridge resident said while picking up his Encore winnings recently in Toronto.
The builder has been regular lottery player for and it’s his first big win.
“It was a regular day when I stopped by the store to pick up a ticket.
“The next morning, I checked my ticket using the OLG app on my phone. When I scanned it, a bunch of zeroes appeared.”
Lambert turned to his wife and said: ‘I just won $1 million’’
“She thought I was kidding,” he said with a chuckle.
“When she realized I was serious, she shouted, ‘You really did win $1 million!’”
Naturally, the excitement didn’t stop there. Cameron shared the great news with his children — though they also took a little convincing.
“Initially, they didn’t believe me either,” he laughed. “When they finally accepted it was true, they were thrilled. I also told most of my work friends, and they all congratulated me.”
Finding out about his win on Mother’s Day made the moment even more special for the whole family.
“I asked my wife what she wanted as a gift
“She said, ‘Go validate the ticket. That’s my gift.’”
“Being a winner feels surreal — it’s truly life-changing. This prize will make a big difference for our future and has really changed my perspective on what’s ahead.”
The Camerons plan to invest his winnings and enjoy more travel.
The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K on Wellington Street in Bracebridge.
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